Why do some people respond better to failure than others? It all starts with mindset. When it comes to failure in particular, the research Carol S. Dweck, Ph.D. provides in her preeminent book on mindset suggest two mindsets dominate. A growth mindset and a fixed mindset. The growth mindset is one in which you believe […]
One of the biggest determinants of your success in pursuing a difficult goal is your approach to stressful situations. Situations that you would classify as emergencies, failures, or accidents, among other misfortunes. You could approach these situations with the mindset of a person reacting to a threat. This mindset causes your brain to trigger emotions […]
As Proverbs 27:17 states, iron sharpens iron. This is by far one of the most quoted bible verses in all of sports. This is because it’s a fact that to be the best you must test yourself against the best. However, there is a counterpoint to this thinking I believe goes ignored far too often. […]