Mental toughness is intentional. It’s not something that happens by accident. Mental toughness is a character trait one must earn by successfully completing activities that require mental toughness. In the process of completing these types of activities, one develops their mental toughness by learning the behaviors that support discipline, self-control, and the ability to act […]
Answering this question in the title provides an important insight into a young athlete’s mindset. When a young athlete is clearly overmatched in a competitive situation, their behavior speaks far louder than words. Unquestionably, all competitive athletes love winning and hate losing. However, the love / hate relationship with winning and losing is not equally […]
Although scientist haven’t found conclusive evidence on the genetics of mental toughness, it is proven that both nature and nurture play a role. So it’s safe to assume that only about half of the factors that lead to mental toughness come from nature, while the other half come from nurture. Obviously, once an athlete has a […]