The American Psychological Association states that resilience is the “vital psychological factor that contributes to the ability to overcome and adapt positively to challenging situations.” Unquestionably, as a mental skill coach who works with athletes, resilience is a top priority. In fact, I recognized this importance even before I became a mental skills coach. When […]
One of my daily routines is to read The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday. Yesterday, the philosophical message of the day was one all athletes must understand if they don’t want their pain tolerance to be the reason why they don’t reach their goals. Holiday breaks down a quote from ancient philosopher Epictetus on the […]
It’s a fact that most people fail to achieve most of their goals. Everything from New Year’s resolutions to fitness and sports goals to financial goals. It doesn’t matter the type of goal; the common thread is that most people never reach most of their goals. Why is this? Indeed, it’s impossible for me to […]