A Simple Definition that Explains Why Athletes Choke

One of the most misunderstood mental failures in sports is the act of choking. There is nothing more pitiful than an athlete who is a superstar 99% of the time, but then chokes under pressure 1% of the time. Unfortunately, that 1% represents those critical moments that will define the athlete’s legacy. From the outside […]

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Powerful Quote on How to Bring Purpose to an Athlete’s Pursuit of Greatness

For the last two days I have put a heavy emphasis on how athletes must use the process mindset and purpose to tap into their true potential. I am a firm believer that the primary factor that separates elite athletes from everyone else is this. It’s not genetics, luck, or any other factor outside of […]

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Six Things Mentally Tough Athletes DON’T Do When They are Training

One of the first things I teach athletes who I work with on mental toughness is that mental toughness is not just an idea, it’s a practice. Without defining the practice of mental toughness specifically, athletes have no practical changes to focus on during their training. To teach the specific practices of mental toughness, I […]

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