The Reason Why So Many People are Average

On one hand, renowned psychology professor and “expert on experts” Anders Ericsson’s research suggests it takes roughly 10,000 hours of deliberate practice to become an expert. On the other hand, author and skills acquisition expert Josh Kaufman’s research suggests that you can go from knowing nothing to being “reasonably good” (i.e. average) at anything in […]

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An Important Reminder for Those Who Despise the Status Quo

Not everyone values growth. Many people are fine with the status quo and that’s okay. However, if you’re a person who despises the status quo like me, then this is for you. If you want to test the limits on how far you can push the status quo, there is only one way to know […]

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Measuring Confidence as a Tool to Build Confidence After Losing It

Confidence is the defining character trait in sports. It’s the difference between average, good, and great. Once you get to a certain level in sports talent, skill, and technique are no longer differentiating factors. Average athletes have the same talent, skill, and technique as those who are good and great. The one trait that tends […]

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