Self-motivation is the primary ingredient you need to pursue a difficult goal. It’s exponentially harder to achieve a difficult goal when you don’t have motivation that comes from within. In the short term, a promise of a reward or the fear of punishment can be all the motivation you need. However, in the time required […]
Discipline is not as cut and dry as it may appear. Obviously it’s important to have discipline. However, it’s also important to have a choice not to be disciplined. This nuance is what causes many well meaning parents to stumble. Having discipline is a choice. A choice to do what’s good for you over what […]
On one hand, sports parents have no problem holding their children who are athletes to high standards. On the other hand, many of these same sports parents are often hypocritical with their own standards. Don’t be this type of sports parent. Don’t expect your young athlete to train everyday, sacrifice their weekends, and eat a […]