Mental toughness is something young athletes must learn. Although there is no conclusive evidence on the genetics of mental toughness, research shows that both nature and nurture play a role. Given that we have no control over the nature of our children once they’re born, we must focus on the nurture. This is why mental toughness […]
Both self-control and self-discipline are two critical character traits one must have to achieve a difficult goal. It’s easy to confuse the two and often people use these terms interchangeably. However, there is an important distinction that’s worth remembering. Self-control is about stopping yourself, self-discipline is about pushing yourself. My wife explains it this way […]
Thinking positive in both good and bad times is a skill not everyone has. For those who do have it, a positive mindset provides the ability to create expectations that bend reality in their favor. According to a series of research studies, there are 5 proven benefits that positive thinkers get over negative thinkers. Thinking positive […]