I often quote the famous Edward Deci definition of motivation that states it’s “the energy for action.” Desiring something but not having the energy to do it is a common problem for both kids and adults. So, it follows that most people always blame lacking motivation for their lack of energy. Not having the motivation […]
There are an infinite number of ways to define success. If you ask 50 people to define success, you will get 50 different answers. Correspondingly, success is a lot like beauty as it’s in the eye of the beholder. But even though it’s in the eye of the beholder, there is one common thread between […]
One of the most fascinating things to examine as a mental skills coach is the mindset of someone who doesn’t like to run but chooses to run a marathon. Maybe it makes sense for someone who doesn’t enjoy running to suck it up and run a 5k or 10k to raise money for a cause […]