Motivation is the energy to act. When it comes to youth sports, there are two main ways young athletes can choose to direct that energy. First and foremost, coaches work to direct young athletes to use their energy to pursue skills and results. Unquestionably, this is the ideal use of a young athlete’s motivation. However, […]
Reverse engineering confidence is the best way to understand what you need to do to build up your confidence in a given area. Confidence is a product of preparation. But not all preparation leads to confidence. Only preparation that leads to success will lead to confidence. As a result, preparation requires working both relentlessly and […]
One of the primary recommendations Carol Dweck, Ph.D. makes on fostering a growth mindset is to avoid praising outcomes. As you probably already know, many consider Dweck as the preeminent expert on the growth mindset. So, her recommendations carry weight. However, many well-meaning parents, coaches and teachers interpret her recommendations in a vacuum. As a […]