Optimal anxiety
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, Optimal anxiety has been mentioned in one podcast episode on John R. Miles (Dec 2025).
Term used by John R. Miles for a flow-adjacent sweet spot where anxiety sharpens performance rather than overwhelms it.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Dec 2025 on John R. Miles |
Who talks about Optimal anxiety on podcasts?
John R. Miles brought up Optimal anxiety; the most recent mention was Dec 2025 on John R. Miles.
- Stress Doesn't Have to Destroy You—It Can Elevate You | David Nurse on John R. Miles (Dec 2025) — John R. Miles
What is Optimal anxiety mentioned alongside?
Optimal anxiety is most often mentioned alongside Instagram, Chris Cassidy and Denver, Colorado.
Mentioned together: Instagram, Chris Cassidy, Denver, Colorado, Passion Struck (book), David Nurse, Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball, Will and Ariel Durant, Deep practice, Metavisualization, Simplicity on the far side of complexity