Saturday Evening Post column: 4 Obstacles to Positive Life Change
The Saturday Evening Post published my latest column, 4 Obstacles to Positive Life Change. This column is the first in a three-part series that explores how to effect positive changes in your life. It examines four barriers to personal transformation: baggage, habits, emotions, and environment. Before you can take steps to change your life for the […]
Read MoreHow Social Media Can Mess with Athletes’ Heads
I was recently interviewed for an article that explored the impact of social media on how athletes perceive themselves psychologically and emotionally and its impact on performance. Whether competing at the junior, collegiate, international, or professional level, looking at how other people (including rabid fans!) can be jarring to athletes. Social media has become an […]
Read MoreRaising Young Athletes Podcast: Episode #14-Needs & Responsibilities
Episode #14: Needs and Responsibilities of my Raising Young Athletes podcast is the first of six episodes that explores the very direct impact that you have on your children in their athletic lives. This episode examines the needs that drive both you and your children. It also considers the responsibilities that each of you have […]
Read MoreCelebrate the “Losers,” Not the Winners
t sure is a great time to be a winner in sports (and everything else, for that matter). Being perceived as a success has always had its rewards. But these days, the upsides are far greater than ever before. Success has always been a part of the sports dream, whether competing collegiately, competing internationally, finding […]
Read MoreCelebrate the Second Page, Not the Podium
It sure is a great time to be a winner in ski racing (and everything else, for that matter). Being perceived as a success has always had its rewards. But these days, the upsides are far greater than ever before. Success has always been a part of the ski racing dream, whether competing collegiately, making […]
Read MoreCrisis to Opportunity Podcast: Episode #14: Values (Part II)-Shaky to Solid
In Episode #14: Values (Part I)-Shaky vs. Solid of my Crisis to Opportunity podcast, the second of two parts examining the impact of values on how you respond to a crisis, I consider how values act as the foundation for your life and your response to a crisis. A house that is built on landfill […]
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