Physical Toughness is Not Only Mental, But Also Requires Self-Motivation

Physical toughness requires strength, but strength is just the starting point. Physical toughness goes beyond just the physical part. A coach can push someone to be physically strong, but a coach can’t push someone to be physically tough. Physical toughness is a measure of how your body can endure pain caused by fatigue and adverse […]

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Fact: Parents Can Push a Child to Good, But Can’t Push a Child to Great

There is a simple truth about parenting that’s hard to understand and accept. Pushing a child to do better, be better, and achieve more has limits and may even do harm. These limits and the potential harm may not appear until it’s too late to self-correct. This is the cautionary tale that I’m warning you […]

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Two Basic Fundamentals to Understand About Self-Motivation in Athletes

Coaches and parents are constantly pushing their athletes to do what it takes to get better. However, pushing an athlete to get better has limits. History shows that pushing an athlete too much is more likely than not to backfire. Therefore, the ultimate goal is to develop a self-motivated athlete. For some athletes this self-motivation […]

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