Earlier this week I wrote that Anders Ericsson’s research on how to become an expert is the simplest way to explain how to go from good to great. However, I can’t put a button on that point without mentioning the famous Jim Collins’ book that goes by the name Good to Great. Unquestionably, a book […]
If I were at a cocktail party with only a few minutes to explain the process of how to go from good to great at anything, I would use Anders Ericsson’s research. Ericsson, who passed away at the age of 72 in June, was known as the expert on how to become an expert. He […]
Coaches typically always set practice goals and seasonal goals for their team. Coaches may even set a few individual performance goals to push specific athletes. However, it’s rare that a coach articulates specific muscle memory goals for their team or their athletes. This is not to say that coaches don’t constantly drill techniques and skills […]