We all admire someone who we think is smart, sharp, talented, etc. Our instincts tell us that these people are who they are because they were simply born that way. However, the truth is that the smartest people you know are really not as smart as you think. Research suggest that what separates the so-called […]
The mindset of a wrestler who keeps looking at the clock during a match is an outcome mindset. When a wrestler has an outcome mindset, they tend to orient their focus on the future instead of the present. In addition, an outcome mindset debilitates performance as these wresters orient their locus of control on external […]
If an athlete wants to be elite, then they must learn how to manage their mindset around hating to lose. Unquestionably, all competitive athletes love winning and hate losing. There is no question about that. However, recognizing if the hate of losing trumps the love of winning provides an important insight into an athlete’s grasp […]