Anders Ericsson Reveals the Truth about 10,000 Hours of Practice

Anders Ericsson, who sadly passed away at the age of 72 in 2020, was the expert on how to become an expert. He was a renowned cognitive psychologist, and the author of the seminal book on how to become elite, Peak. If you are familiar with the research of Ericsson, then you know a little something about […]

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How Coaches Can Help Young Athletes Compete Against Instant Gratification

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 […]

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How Pete Carroll Gets His Players to Perform to Their Highest Potential

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 […]

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