--- {"type":"list","title":"10 Principles Garrett Gendron Uses to Stay Calm Under Pressure","listId":138728,"canonicalUrl":"https://listium.com/@garrettgendron/138728/10-principles-garrett-gendron-uses-to-stay-calm-under-pressure","visibleItemTotal":10,"creator":{"id":"garrettgendron","name":"Garrett Gendron","url":"https://listium.com/@garrettgendron"},"stats":{"views":118,"likes":0,"followers":0},"category":"business & industrial / business operations","publishedAt":"2026-02-12T08:00:36.241Z","updatedAt":"2026-02-12T08:00:36.241Z","fields":[{"id":0,"name":"Name","type":"PrimaryText"}]} --- # 10 Principles Garrett Gendron Uses to Stay Calm Under Pressure By [Garrett Gendron (@garrettgendron)](https://listium.com/@garrettgendron) 118 views · 0 likes · 0 followers Published 12 February 2026 · Updated 12 February 2026 Category: business & industrial / business operations Garrett Gendron shares the core principles that help him remain composed and effective in high-stakes environments, from ocean rescues to transportation logistics. ## Items ### 1. [Train for the worst-case scenario before it happens](https://listium.com/@garrettgendron/138728/10-principles-garrett-gendron-uses-to-stay-calm-under-pressure/0/train-for-the-worst-case-scenario-before-it-happens) Item ID: `0` ### 2. [Separate emotion from decision-making](https://listium.com/@garrettgendron/138728/10-principles-garrett-gendron-uses-to-stay-calm-under-pressure/1/separate-emotion-from-decision-making) Item ID: `1` ### 3. [Focus on controllable variables](https://listium.com/@garrettgendron/138728/10-principles-garrett-gendron-uses-to-stay-calm-under-pressure/2/focus-on-controllable-variables) Item ID: `2` ### 4. [Communicate clearly and early](https://listium.com/@garrettgendron/138728/10-principles-garrett-gendron-uses-to-stay-calm-under-pressure/3/communicate-clearly-and-early) Item ID: `3` ### 5. [Trust systems, not panic](https://listium.com/@garrettgendron/138728/10-principles-garrett-gendron-uses-to-stay-calm-under-pressure/4/trust-systems-not-panic) Item ID: `4` ### 6. [Build habits that hold up under stress](https://listium.com/@garrettgendron/138728/10-principles-garrett-gendron-uses-to-stay-calm-under-pressure/5/build-habits-that-hold-up-under-stress) Item ID: `5` ### 7. [Prioritize safety and accountability](https://listium.com/@garrettgendron/138728/10-principles-garrett-gendron-uses-to-stay-calm-under-pressure/6/prioritize-safety-and-accountability) Item ID: `6` ### 8. [Lean on team coordination](https://listium.com/@garrettgendron/138728/10-principles-garrett-gendron-uses-to-stay-calm-under-pressure/7/lean-on-team-coordination) Item ID: `7` ### 9. [Solve problems before they escalate](https://listium.com/@garrettgendron/138728/10-principles-garrett-gendron-uses-to-stay-calm-under-pressure/8/solve-problems-before-they-escalate) Item ID: `8` ### 10. [Reflect and refine after every challenge](https://listium.com/@garrettgendron/138728/10-principles-garrett-gendron-uses-to-stay-calm-under-pressure/9/reflect-and-refine-after-every-challenge) Item ID: `9`