Of course winning is a goal, but it shouldn’t be THE goal. Winning is NOT the best possible outcome. The best possible outcome for an athlete is to become better in the process of winning. In other words, just because you won doesn’t mean you got better. This is an important mindset for athletes to […]
For athletes, both pre- and post-competition routines serve as vital components that contribute to peak performance and recovery. These routines are not just about physical preparation but also encompass mental and emotional readiness. In addition, as I discussed in my article “Good Habits Start with Routines, Bad Habits Start with Impulses,” the establishment of good […]
To learn from failure, you first must learn three things about the experience: 1) What exactly did I do that led to failure? 2) What specific skills must I do differently to prevent what led to failure? 3) How can I turn what I must do differently into a memorable mental model? Psychologist Albert Bandura […]