What does it mean when an athlete says the key to success is to work smarter, not harder?

When an athlete suggests that the key to success is to “work smarter, not harder,” they’re emphasizing the importance of efficiency and strategy over mere effort and volume of training. It means focusing on the quality of practice, the refinement of techniques, and the intelligent management of one’s time and energy. Here are eight examples […]

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Who Do You Want to Be? An Exercise of Self-Accountability

Today is an appropriate day to ask yourself, “Who do you want to be and why?” It’s a fundamental question that often gets buried in the hustle of daily life. But just as a child takes the time to think about who they want to be on Halloween, taking the time to reflect on who […]

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4x NCAA Wrestling Champion Explains Why Doing the Right Thing is Not Enough

4x NCAA wrestling champion Yianni Diakomihalis is a big believer in working hard and doing the right things. However, he doesn’t believe that hard work and doing the right thing is enough to be the best. He states: “If it was just about doing everything right, there would be no losers… In an interview with […]

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