Motivation is the energy to act. Self-motivation is when that energy to act comes from within instead of from an external source. The problem most of us have with self-motivation is when we want something but don’t have the energy within to act on that desire. So, we then lean on extrinsic motivation. Extrinsic motivation is […]
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 […]
NFL Head Coach Pete Carroll has one of the greatest philosophical minds in sports. Carroll is also among the greatest football coaches of all-time, as he is one of three coaches to win both a Super Bowl and a college football national championship. In his book Win Forever, he provides several thoughtful suggestions for coaches […]