It’s important to understand the difference between strengths, weaknesses, talents and non-talents. Talents are things that help you reach goals while energizing you because you naturally enjoy doing them. A talent becomes a strength when you invest in getting better executing that talent to the point where you reach near perfect performance. The key understanding […]
A while back I wrote a theory for a formula to calculate your ability to maximize your potential. The theory is simple. It comes down to having a purpose, having passion for that purpose, and having perseverance to stick with that purpose. Your Passion for a Purpose * Your Perseverance in Sticking with the Purpose […]
Self-efficacy is the mindset of how one controls their destiny. Psychologist Albert Bandura in his preeminent book on the topic defines self-efficacy as the exercise of control over things that affect one’s life. Unfortunately, the subject of self-efficacy is not popular. You rarely here parents and coaches talk about it. However, self-efficacy is absolutely critical […]