The First Step to Shifting from an Outcome to a Process Mindset

Yesterday I made the case that a process mindset is superior to an outcome mindset. People who focus on process have their minds on the present, while those who focus on outcomes have their minds on the future. As a result, process people are more satisfied in their day to day life. So the question […]

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Teaching Youth Wrestlers About Focus Before and During Matches

Focus is the ability to direct one’s attention to what matters while at the same time blocking out distractions. The ability to focus is one of the characteristics that separates average, good, and great athletes from one another. In the sport of wrestling, it’s not uncommon to see a very talented wrestler who consistently loses […]

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The Source of Confidence for Young Athletes and the #1 Parental Mistake

If parents and coaches patiently evaluate the confidence of their young athletes over time they will quickly realize that confidence is a variable emotion. This means that on any given day an athlete can be tremendously confident, and on another given day lack confidence completely. With that said, the underlying question a parent or coach […]

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