“Loose-Tight.” Tight means setting high standards and striving to do your best. Tight is familiar to high-performers. Tight is your inner mountain-climber. Loose means letting go and relaxing. Loose means, once the show starts, you go with whatever happens. Loose is your inner beach bum. To be exceptional—whether you’re in a high-stakes meeting or just doing your daily work—you need both. Suppose you’re giving a presentation. Tight means you’ll be well prepared. But if you’re too tight, you’ll sound scripted and tense.
