A mindset conflict is often the root cause for why you will want something but then not have the self-motivation to go after it. This mindset conflict typically starts when your belief about what you control and your ability to execute are not in alignment. For example, you know if you eat healthier you can […]
One of my go to sources for research on mental toughness comes from sport psychologists Sheldon Hanton, Graham Jones, and Declan Connaughton. The title of their research is “A Framework of Mental Toughness in the World’s Best Performers.“ These researchers do an excellent job putting rigor around the mindset of a mentally tough athlete. You […]
In her preeminent book Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, Carol S. Dweck, Ph.D. explains that the growth mindset is believing that self-improvement is a product of hard work. Moreover, when you have a growth mindset you also believe that the innate talents you are born with are just the starting point for your development. On the […]