Beyond Talent: The Confidence Factor in Deion Sanders’ Career

Talent is important, but it’s not the whole story. Deion Sanders had blazing speed, but so do many other athletes. What set him apart was his confidence. In my previous article, “The Mindset of Deion Sanders: Confidence is My Natural Odor,” I discussed how his self-belief was the key to his legendary career. This follow-up […]

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12 Questions Athletes Must Ask to Know if They are Practicing Deliberate Practice

Yesterday, I wrote an article to help athletes get better without a private coach. One of the critical elements highlighted in that article is the concept of deliberate practice. Deliberate practice is a structured and purposeful way of training that goes beyond mere repetition. It involves specific goals, focused attention, and immediate feedback to continually […]

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Discovering the Path to Discipline

Discipline often seems like an elusive trait, reserved for the few who appear to have it all together. For many athletes, the lack of discipline feels like an insurmountable barrier to achieving their goals. However, this belief couldn’t be further from the truth. Discipline is not an innate quality that some are born with, and […]

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