Patrick Mahomes on the Mindset to Sustain Motivation Beyond Championships

Patrick Mahomes, the quarterback of the Kansas City Chiefs, has recently embraced a mindset that might seem unexpected for someone who’s widely viewed as a role model. This approach sheds light on an intriguing aspect of athlete psychology – how to use mental skills to sustain self-motivation even after tasting the sweetness of multiple Super […]

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The Truth about Deserving Success: A Stoic Principle for Athletes and Coaches

As an athlete or coach, you know that the pursuit of success is an intricate dance between dedication, skill, and sometimes, a touch of fate. The concept of success is a multifaceted gem, often shining with both external validation and internal fulfillment. While listening to Ryan Holiday’s insights on his Daily Stoic podcast this pivotal […]

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Why Having an Outcome Bias Hurts Athletes – and What to Do About It

Practically embedded in the human DNA is a tendency to make judgments based on outcomes. When our distant ancestors roamed the wild, the consequences of their actions often held life-or-death significance. A successful hunt could mean nourishment for days, while a failed attempt could lead to hunger and vulnerability. In such an environment, the ability […]

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