Face it, most of us spend a lifetime trying to avoid pressure — feeling anxious, overwhelmed or stretched, something must be wrong.

U.S. Men’s National Team captain Tim Ream sees it differently As the United States prepared to open the 2026 FIFA World Cup on home soil, Ream reminded his younger teammates that they were experiencing something few athletes ever will. Instead of focusing on the enormous expectations, he urged them to appreciate the moment.

Ream also acknowledged the obvious: pressure comes with opportunity. The challenge wasn’t to eliminate the pressure—it was to keep it in perspective and recognize the privilege of being there.  That lesson extends far beyond sports.

The presentation you’re nervous about. The business you’re trying to build. The child you’re raising. The class you’re teaching. The family member you’re caring for. They all bring pressure because they matter but years from now, you probably won’t remember the anxiety nearly as vividly as you’ll remember having the chance.

Pressure often feels heavy in the moment but looking back, it frequently becomes one of life’s greatest privileges.

“Pressure is a privilege.” — Billie Jean King

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