One of my favorite quotes is that hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard. If you need a book to prove this quote true, this would be that book. Talent is Overrated by Geoff Colvin cracks the code. With an irresistible subtitle of “What Really Separates World-Class Performers from Everybody Else” my expectations […]
Growth is gained through challenge. Challenging yourself to do what you once couldn’t do is the only way to get better. Furthermore, there are two types of challenges: Challenges for your brain. Challenges for your brawn. Or to put it another way, mental and physical challenges. So, you can push yourself to grow mentally by […]
Some athletes thrive under pressure and some fold under pressure. Both groups can enter pressure situations being known for past success. However, past success is not what dictates success under pressure. Furthermore, talent has less impact than you would think in separating these two groups. As a matter of fact, it’s possible for an athlete […]