There’s a connection between resilience and motivation that’s important to emphasize; especially to those who often say they lack motivation. Resilience is the ability to behave competently when facing adversity and bounce back when adversity leads to loss. Motivation is simply the energy for action. The spark that creates the energy for action we call […]
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 […]
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 […]