Transitional Matters Podcast: Dr. Jim Taylor-Psychology of a Disruptive World
I was recently invited to the Transitional Matters podcast by Chris Marshall, a behavioral scientist and futurist based in the UK. In the podcast, we explore the challenges that entrepreneurs and all high-achievers face in our ever-changing and uncertain world. We delve deeply into the psychology of performance, understanding how a turbulent world impacts the […]
Read MoreHow NOT to be a Bad Ski Racing Parent
In my last ski racing post, I shared with you recommendations on how to be the best ski racing parent you can be during the upcoming race season. In general, I much prefer to focus on the positives of behavior and, in that article, emphasized what you can do to help your ski-racing children have a great […]
Read MoreAttn. Snowsport Athletes, Coaches, Parents, Officials, Etc.: Please Complete This Survey
I’ve been involved in a FIS-driven project that brought together an international group of experts from every field related to ski racing performance to establish protocols for injury prevention, treatment, rehab, and return to snow. We have developed a Needs Assessment Questionnaire that we are trying to get out to as many Snowsport stakeholders as […]
Read MoreHow to be the Best Ski Racing Parent Possible
In my recent ski racing articles, I’ve been focusing on how racers can use the fall to get maximally prepared to ski their best when race season begins. Well, with winter approaching, there’s another stakeholder in our ski racing community who also needs to get ready for the demands of the race season: Parents! As […]
Read More11 Perceptions that Sabotage Your Relationships
Is there anything more central to our psychological and emotional health and well-being than the quality of our relationships? And is there any other topic in the “self-help industrial complex” that receives so much attention? In both cases, the answer is a very sad no. What these two questions suggest is that so many of […]
Read MoreThe Fall Prep Period is Key to Ski Racing Success
It’s hard to believe the summer, what I consider Phase I of the ski racing prep period, is almost over. Hopefully, the summer was devoted to building the foundation for your success next winter. In all likelihood, your efforts focused on three areas. First, you engaged in an intensive physical conditioning program. The reality of […]
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