Athletes Who Only Work Hard in Practice Are Wasting Their Time

We all love to romanticize the idea of being the hardest worker in the room, on the court, or on the field. It’s easy to assume that the athlete who works hardest in practice is the hardest worker. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth. Working hard in practice is a waste of time […]

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Do You Believe the Famous Quote “80 Percent of Success is Showing Up”?

As I was listening to a podcast today, the guest used one of the quotes I hate most to justify her point. 80% of success is showing up ~Woody Allen I cringe each time I hear someone say this. Sometimes I may even clinch a fist. However, today I turned over a new leaf. I […]

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Embracing Failure on the Path to Success Requires One Ingredient

Most people won’t embrace failure on their path to seek success. Most people choose opportunities that limit their chances of failure, and rightfully so. Failure is painful. However, on the path to success pain is often a requirement. As renowned sport psychologist Dr. Michael Gervais reminds people so often: The reason people change is because of pain. It’s […]

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