Counterpoint: Your Long Term Goals Should “NOT” be Realistic

I’m not the type of person who goes through life wearing rose colored glasses. On the other hand, I also wouldn’t call myself a realist either. As many entrepreneurs who have changed the world have said, “realism is nothing more than a socially acceptable form of pessimism.” With that said, just like many things in […]

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The Four Critical Elements that Define Self-Awareness

Self-awareness is the ability for a person to understand their own behavior and the behaviors they perceive in the world around them. Self-awareness is arguably the most important of the four domains of emotional intelligence. In addition, I must note that self-awareness is the opposite of self-consciousness. Although many people often make the mistake of […]

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Does Your Young Athlete Have Motivation When They’re Overmatched?

Answering this question in the title provides an important insight into a young athlete’s mindset. When a young athlete is clearly overmatched in a competitive situation, their behavior speaks far louder than words. Unquestionably, all competitive athletes love winning and hate losing. However, the love / hate relationship with winning and losing is not equally […]

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