Perception is one of the 5 critical elements of an athlete’s mindset. When it comes to enduring stress, there is one perception in particular that has a major impact. An essay in Harvard’s medical journal shares why this is true. It states: Research suggests that because pain involves both the mind and the body, mind-body therapies may have […]
I was talking with a young athlete yesterday and he dropped one of the quotes I despise most. As I was attempting to shed light on how difficult it was to be a placer at a tough high school wrestling tournament like Super 32, he interrupted me and blurted out “if you ain’t first, you’re […]
You must have the right mindset if you want to pursue a difficult goal as pursuing a difficult goal is not for everyone. By definition, most people will not be successful in their pursuit of a difficult goal. By difficult I’m referring to long-term goals that require a minimum of 4 years effort to achieve. […]