Many athletes develop the mindset that failure is not an option. This mindset typically stems from an athlete having elite success from a young age. Then, as the athlete continues to experience elite success with little to no lessons of failure, expectations from coaches, parents, and internally from the athlete go sky high. Ultimately, this […]
Parenting is important, but it’s easy to argue that a child’s environment is even more important. Good parenting in a bad environment is precarious at best. Indeed, society is full of stories in which a child’s teachers, friends, coaches, and community completely negates a well-intentioned parent. On the other hand, when a child is lucky […]
The science says parents shouldn’t use carrots and sticks to push their children to be Olympians, doctors, engineers, or into any other prestigious endeavor. However, there is a small percentage of parents who use bribes, punishments, fear, and other carrot and stick tactics successfully. There is also a small percentage of parents who don’t ever […]