The epitome of trying to take the easy way out of parenting is telling a child to do what I say not what I do. However, there is no easy way out of parenting. There is only what works and what doesn’t. Moreover, telling a kid to do what I say and not what I […]
Mental toughness is a product of both nature and nurture. Although scientist haven’t found conclusive evidence on the genetics of mental toughness, it is proven that both play a role. However, it’s difficult if not impossible to change someone’s nature, so that’s completely out of a parent’s control. This includes a child’s personality and what motivates […]
When a coach encounters an athlete who is lazy, lacks motivation, or has a bad attitude there is usually a quick and dirty assessment done in the coach’s mind. If the athlete has enough talent, most coaches will increase their tolerance to put up with this negativity. But if the negativity outweighs the talent benefits […]