The mindset you use to cope with stress will either provide you with motivation or decrease your motivation. In her preeminent book Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, Carol S. Dweck, Ph.D. provides a simple definition of mindset. The view you adopt for yourself [that] profoundly affects the way you lead your life. So, if you […]
It’s no secret that it takes an extreme amount of practice to become an elite athlete. If you are familiar with the research of Anders Ericsson, then you know a little something about the 10,000 hours rule of thumb. This rule of thumb is an oversimplification of Ericsson’s research. But it’s still a nice little reminder of […]
When some athletes lose, they become extremely motivated. These athletes have their mindset oriented on growth, and use losing as fuel for their growth mindset. On the other hand, some athletes react with devastation after a loss. These athletes have a fixed mindset and losing indicates to them that they either lack talent or have […]