Practically embedded in the human DNA is a tendency to make judgments based on outcomes. When our distant ancestors roamed the wild, the consequences of their actions often held life-or-death significance. A successful hunt could mean nourishment for days, while a failed attempt could lead to hunger and vulnerability. In such an environment, the ability […]
Life as an athlete can often feel like a pressure cooker. As athletes, you confront stress daily, from the challenges of rigorous training to the high-stakes environment of competition. Today let me provide you with guidance to find wisdom from a somewhat unexpected place: the wisdom of Vice Admiral James Stockdale, a decorated U.S. Navy […]
In the world of sports, humility is often seen as a virtue. Athletes are coached to be gracious in defeat and modest in victory. Growing up as an athlete, I was socialized to believe that being humble was a preferred virtue. For most of my life, I viewed humility as an essential character trait for […]