Counterpoint: The Best Possible Outcome for an Athlete is NOT Winning

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 […]

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Hard Truth: Your Character Dictates Your Willpower

For willpower to become a factor in a choice you are making, there must be a character rule you are attempting to follow to define yourself. This is a fundamental mindset truth. For example, if you don’t think there is a rule that prevents you from eating your child’s entire bag of Halloween candy, you […]

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Goals Don’t Make You Successful

Just because you have bigger goals than me doesn’t mean you will have more success than me. Why? Because goals don’t make you successful. To be successful you must achieve your goals. This is what separates dreamers from achievers. Dreamers go to bed each night thinking about their goals. On the other hand, achievers go […]

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