There is an ancient principle from the renowned Stoic philosopher Epictetus that all athletes would be wise to live by. In his book the Enchiridion, Epictetus states the following: If you wish to improve, be content to appear clueless or stupid in extraneous matters–don’t wish to seem knowledgeable. While this may seem counterintuitive to an […]
The best way to help athletes learn from failure is to start with how they practice. Moreover, the best way to do this is to incorporate the following three elements into the athlete’s practice process. 1) Video review Most athletes will only review video when they do something well. Often, they will only review the […]
During the holiday season, people are genuinely happier when they share their time and resources with others. So, if you’re in search for a happier life, learn this lesson and apply it all year. Stanford University professor and author William Damon in his book The Path to Purpose, highlights why this is your best shot when […]