Perception is NOT Reality
We hear it all the time, in the business world, in the political arena, in marriages, anytime there is a disagreement or conflict: “Perception is reality.” This aphorism is often used to justify a perception that may be objectively unjustifiable or just plain out of touch with reality. It’s employed as a cudgel to beat […]
Read MoreBuild a “Trust Fund” for Sports Success
Trust is one of the most important “muscles” you need to develop for sports success. All of your efforts related to conditioning, sport training, nutrition, and, of course, mental training is devoted to established a deep level of trust that you can perform your best and achieve your goals in your sport. Your goal is […]
Read MoreBuild a “Trust Fund” During the Ski Racing Prep Period
Trust is one of the most important “muscles” you need to develop during this prep period. All of your efforts related to conditioning, on-snow training, nutrition, equipment testing and preparation, and, of course, mental training is devoted to established a deep level of trust that you can ski your fastest and achieve your goals next […]
Read MoreSaturday Evening Post Column: How Do We Humans Ever Make Good Decisions
The Saturday Evening Post just published my latest column, How Do We Humans Ever Make Good Decisions. The article explores why we are so bad at making good decisions (hint: paradoxically, it’s evolutionary), the cognitive biases that distort our thinking, and how you can take steps to improve your decision making, especially when you are faced […]
Read MoreTrain Your Mind for Athletic Success Podcast: Episode #5-Long-term Perspective
The fifth episode of my Train Your Mind for Athletic Success podcast explores the importance of having a long-term attitude on your athletic development. With this perspective, you aren’t focused on quick improvement or short-term results. Instead, you know that the path toward your sports goals is long and filled with setbacks, plateaus, and failures. […]
Read MoreRaising Young Athletes Podcast: Episode #5-Ownership
Episode #5: Ownership of my Raising Young Athletes podcast examines the powerful impact that ownership has your children’s enjoyment, performance, and success in their sports lives. Ownership means that they participate because they are doing entirely for themselves, love their sport, and have goals they want to achieve, rather than because of their parents’ goals […]
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