Easy is not Good for You

Given the choice to do something the hard way or the easy way seems like it’s not a choice at all. Easy is easy because it feels better and choosing what feels better tends to be the better choice when all other things are equal. However, in most things in life all other things are […]

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Coaching vs. Criticism as a Word of Caution for Parents

Coaches and critics are very similar in some ways and completely different in others. Both coaches and critics provide feedback. They also both tend to focus on negative feedback more than positive feedback. Finally, both coaches and critics provide feedback with the intent to be helpful, even if it turns out that it’s not. This […]

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Powerful Quote on How to Bring Purpose to an Athlete’s Pursuit of Greatness

For the last two days I have put a heavy emphasis on how athletes must use the process mindset and purpose to tap into their true potential. I am a firm believer that the primary factor that separates elite athletes from everyone else is this. It’s not genetics, luck, or any other factor outside of […]

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