Overinvestment in Your Triathlon is a Kiss of Death-#2
In my first article in my nine-part series exploring the obstacles that may be holding you back from your triathlon goals, I introduced you to the fact that you’re feeling held back from achieving your triathlon goals may not be that you need to do more, but rather in identifying unconscious forces that are actually […]
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Five Obstacles That Weigh You Down on Race Day
In my last Ski Racing post, I introduced you to five attitudes that you need for ski racing success. In this post, I will explore five obstacles that will prevent you from skiing your fastest and achieving your ski racing goals. Mental obstacles refer to any psychological or emotional issue that interferes with your ability […]
Read MoreFive “Deep” Reasons You Don’t Ski Your Fastest When It Matters Most
In my work with ski racers, from juniors up to the World Cup, I, of course, introduce them to typical mental training techniques such as goal setting, mental imagery, positive self-talk, and routines. All are invaluable tools to help racers get the most out of their training and ski their fastest on race day. Yet, […]
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Crisis to Opportunity Podcast: Episode #19-Expectations to Goals
Episode #19-Expectations to Goals of my Crisis to Opportunity podcast is the third of four in a series examining how your investment in the crisis determines whether you respond positively or negatively to it. The way we view the crisis informs the expectations we set related to the crisis and how it will turn out, […]
Read MoreCrisis to Opportunity Podcast: Episode #18-Overinvestment to Investment: Part II
Episode #18: Overinvestment to Investment-Part II of my Crisis to Opportunity podcast is the second of four in a series examining how your investment in the crisis determines whether you respond positively or negatively to it. This episode explores how a crisis that poses a high threat to your self-identity, self-esteem, and goals can lead […]
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Raising Young Athletes Podcast: Episode #17-Motivating Your Young Athlete
Episode #17: Motivating Your Young Athlete of my Raising Young Athletes podcast is the fourth of six episodes that explores the very direct impact that you have on your children in their athletic lives. You as parents have tremendous to motivate–and demotivate–your young athlete. Your investment in your children’s athletic lives and how that investment […]
Read MoreCrisis to Opportunity Podcast: Episode #17-Overinvestment to Investment: Part I
Episode #17: Overinvestment to Investment of my Crisis to Opportunity podcast is the first of four in a series examining how your investment in the crisis determines whether you respond positively or negatively to it. This episode explores the meaning of investment in a crisis and how it impacts your reactions to it. When I […]
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Train Your Mind for Athletic Success Podcast: Episode #8-Overinvestment
Episode #8: Overinvestment of my Train Your Mind for Athletic Success podcast is the first of six in a series that examines psychological and emotional obstacles that hold athletes back from performing their best, enjoying their sports experiences, and achieving their sports goals. The next series of podcasts will also show you how to remove […]
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Saturday Evening Post column: How to Let Go of Fear of Failure
The Saturday Evening Post published my most recent column, How to Let Go of Fear of Failure. Fear of failure is epidemic in our culture among children and adults alike. This essay explores the debilitating effect that fear of failure can have on people. It also offers advice on ways that people can let go of […]
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