The Other Gateway Drug You Must Steer Young Athletes Away From

By definition, a drug is a something that has a physiological effect when introduced to one’s body. A person does not need to smoke or ingest the substance in order to consider it a drug. With this in mind, today I want to bring your attention to a drug you may have never considered a […]

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Lacking Confidence is a Classic Chicken or Egg Paradox

When you’re unhappy, you lack confidence. When you lack confidence you’re unhappy. Which comes first, unhappiness or lacking confidence? That is the paradox I will attempt to solve. I ask this question because confidence is a key ingredient for mental toughness. Lacking confidence makes you vulnerable to negativity, triggers fear, and undermines focus. All of […]

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What is Mental Toughness? 15 Statements that Define it Inside-Out

Mental toughness is the ability to have discipline and self-control when no one is looking. Mental toughness is the ability to think positive when facing adversity. Mental toughness is the ability to act courageously in the face of fear. Mental toughness is the ability to stay focused when the pressure is on. Mental toughness is […]

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