Tag: performance
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Friction Causes (Trans)Formation
Challenges are a form of friction in our lives. And friction is uncomfortable. We’d rather not have it. We want our comfort and familiarity. Even if it’s not good for us, it’s easier than changing. Change is scary, uncertain, unfamiliar, and unknown. We get scared of letting go of control. But life is out of…
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The Superpower of Steadfastness
Setting goals will increase your confidence, motivation, and determination. But, it will not get you there. It sets you off on the journey and can help you stay focused while climbing the mountain. You will need something else along the way. Steadfastness. When we commit to a path and hope it will bring us to…
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Responsibility
Responsibility strengthens our ability to respond. When we act like things are always being done to us, then we lose our sense of agency. Agency is what gives us power to create change, make plays, and leave an impact. However, when we complain and blame, we give this power away. We start spinning the narrative…
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Trust Yourself
I used to think that being confident meant feeling sure of yourself. Then I would feel nervous before games or doubt myself in moments of pressure and get frustrated. As much as I practiced and prepared for competition, I never felt totally sure of myself. Which made me feel like something was wrong with me.…
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Free Bonus Booklet for Sports Coaches, Parents, and Athletes
This is a free pdf downloadable bonus booklet to my recent book, B.E.T. On It: A Psychological Approach to Coaching Gen Z and Beyond. This bonus booklet covers the power of the added “T” – TALK! Communication is crucial in coaching. And how we speak and listen is intimately intertwined with our nervous system and…
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Adventure – The Process of Arrival
It is all an adventure. Whether we are trying to become a professional athlete, a business owner, a successful writer, a reliable parent, or any other calling in life, the path is an adventure. An interesting definition of adventure is “the process of arrival.” If we say yes to a calling in our lives, then…