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Recognizing When Potential is a Problem

When someone says you have a lot of potential, it’s not necessarily a complement. As a matter of fact, it could mean just the opposite. If you’re a beginner at something, having potential is great. On the other hand, if you have experience doing something for a relatively long time and still haven’t reached your […]

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Counterpoint: You Don’t Need Motivation

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 […]

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Three Types of Routines Athletes Must Establish to be Consistent

It’s a fundamental truth that consistency is a requirement for excellence and routines are a requirement for consistency.  Routines require discipline, self-control, and willpower to repeat consistently. This means that routines are not instinctive like habits and require that one pushes themself through some form of friction or pain. When athletes don’t have routines, the […]

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