This morning in church my pastor told me “The dullest pencil is better than the sharpest mind.” This adage perfectly encapsulates the essence of why it’s imperative to write down your vision and goals. While it’s crucial to hold aspirations in our minds, they gain transformative power when transferred onto paper. Just as even a […]
When it comes to competing in sports, we often focus on the physical aspect of preparation. We dedicate time to warming up our bodies, stretching our muscles, and getting our physical game plan in order. However, what many athletes overlook is the importance of warming up their mind before they step onto the mat, field, […]
There is an ancient principle from the renowned Stoic philosopher Epictetus that all athletes would be wise to live by. In his book the Enchiridion, Epictetus states the following: If you wish to improve, be content to appear clueless or stupid in extraneous matters–don’t wish to seem knowledgeable. While this may seem counterintuitive to an […]