How Anders Ericsson and Jim Collins Good to Great Concepts Compare

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 […]

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A Cocktail Party Summary of How to Go from Good to Great

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 […]

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Coaches – Do You Have a Muscle Memory Goal for Your Athletes?

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 […]

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