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High-Stakes Performance

Meaning

A state of cognitive and physical exertion required to achieve exceptional results under conditions of significant pressure, time constraints, and potential adverse consequences for failure. In the context of hormonal health, this refers to the sustained capacity of the neuroendocrine system to support peak function in executive decision-making, rapid physical response, and emotional regulation during critical moments. It is the physiological and psychological manifestation of peak human capacity under duress.