I am a strong advocate of having a “why” mindset instead of a “what” mindset. In my experience, people who have a mindset that leans towards focusing on the “what” aren’t thinking about permanently solving a problem. Instead, their mindset is on finding a short-term band-aid using tactics. On the other hand, those who focus […]
Unforced errors are typically what athletes view as in-game mistakes. These mistakes are a result of carelessness rather than the skill or effort of an opponent. While these tactical in-game errors are important to avoid, I’d like to offer an alternative perspective on unforced errors. Strategic unforced errors are what lead to these tactical unforced […]
Whether you have an impulsive or strategic mindset is arguably the #1 factor that will decide if you continuously improve or stay the same. Research from mindset psychologist Patricia Chen, Ph.D., describes the strategic mindset as the ability to ask… …oneself strategy-eliciting questions, such as “What can I do to help myself?” or “Is there […]