Do you thrive under pressure?

Pressure creates diamonds!

It seems that on the list of every job requirement is the ability to work under pressure.

Working under pressure gives me an adrenaline rush.

i think people generally like to think they do, but i think most people buckle.

I have a lot of experience because I procrastinate so much.

i don't know if i thrive under pressure, but pressure brings out my best focus and dedication.

It doesn't make sense to me that people would thrive under pressure. With more prep you should do better, that is unless you're just a lazy slacker who doesn't try hard enough normally.

This reminds me of the argument in sports when people discuss who's clutch. I always think these people are just crazy to suggest someone is clutch, as in someone performs better in higher leverage situations. No one can perform above their abilities; and if someone does perform better in the clutch, that just means they're dogging it all the rest of the time.