One of the first competitions a young athlete must win to grow into an elite athlete is against their desire for instant gratification. Indeed, anyone who has ever played sports knows that the toughest battles you face are against yourself. Sports journalism is full of stories of athletes who lose this battle. So, parents and […]
I’m sure you’ve heard the saying that “comparison is the thief of joy” at one time or another. While this saying sounds good, it’s not 100% accurate. Some people do get joy out of comparing themselves to someone who has less or who has done less competitively. This type of comparison may even make someone […]
I am a big believer in the old adage that hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard. However, as I wrote yesterday, talent must be put in context, or this wise old saying won’t be so wise. Talent is relative and hard work is relative as well. But why does this even matter […]