Why Having an Outcome Bias Hurts Athletes – and What to Do About It

Practically embedded in the human DNA is a tendency to make judgments based on outcomes. When our distant ancestors roamed the wild, the consequences of their actions often held life-or-death significance. A successful hunt could mean nourishment for days, while a failed attempt could lead to hunger and vulnerability. In such an environment, the ability […]

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The Only Shortcut That Always Helps You Reach Your Goals Faster

I always teach clients that having a shortcut mindset is bad. Having a shortcut mindset causes you to miss out on valuable experiences, breeds impatience, or may even motivate you to cheat or do something illegal to get the outcome you want. Unquestionably, a shortcut mindset is detrimental. Temporarily getting ahead with shortcuts rarely if […]

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Just Because There are No Shortcuts Doesn’t Mean It Must be Painful

Unfortunately, for the things you want most out of life, there are no shortcuts. It’s simply a fact that things you want most require a significant investment of time and effort over months, years and sometimes decades. While this may be a sobering fact to accept, there is a consolation prize. Just because there are […]

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