The Psychological Attribute That Forges Resilient Athletes
/While fragile athletes think negative events are insurmountable, resilient ones believe they are conquerable.
Read MoreThe Champion's Approach to Practice (Muhammad Ali Was Wrong)
/Enjoy the journey or struggle through the grind? How to find the balance between joy and hard work.
Read MoreThe Solution to Comparing Yourself to Others
/Our brains are basically little comparison machines. The problem is we're constantly comparing ourselves to other people. How do we manage that harmful inclination to define success in relation to others? By changing our measures of success.
Read MoreThe Top-of-the-Building Perspective
/When you’re in the depths of a bad streak, it’s like being in dark alley. You can’t see above the menacing walls on either side. You can’t get a foothold to climb up the side. You just need to find a way to get that top-of-the-building perspective.
Read MorePractice is Everything
/3 quotes from 3 of my favorite books about the value of practice.
Read MoreLions vs. Antelopes (We're the Antelopes)
/In evolution, there is a concept known as optimal challenge. Antelopes use optimal challenge to become faster and stronger. You too can use optimal challenge to become a better basketball player.
Read MoreWhy Do You Work So Hard?
/The other day, a friend asked me if I felt like basketball had become “paid drudgery” for me now that I'm a pro. I thought about it for a few moments and said no. I still love playing basketball despite being paid to do it. But the reason why I work so hard has shifted since turning pro.
Read MoreWhy Pros Don't Love Basketball Anymore
/When pros get paid to play, they unwittingly fall prey to the overjustification effect, which can be summarized as; rewards turn play into work.
Read MoreThe Pain of Discipline vs. The Pain of Regret
/"We must all suffer from one of two pains: the pain of discipline or the pain of regret. The difference is discipline weighs ounces while regret weighs tons." -Jim Rohn
Read MoreThe "You win - I suck" Mindset
/"There would be no problem with competition if one's self-image were not at stake." -Timothy Gallwey
Read More4 Reasons Why Conditioning Can Be Your Greatest Skill
/Buck is a legend in my hometown and a tremendous player back in his day. He played at Idaho state and professionally in Mexico. So when a camper asked him what the best part of his game was, my ears perked up. Buck replied simply, “my best skill as a player was my conditioning.”
Read MoreHow Excuses Infect your Mind: 2 Simple Steps to Protect Yourself
/Excuses are tempting, but don't fall into their trap. They're like a virus. Protect yourself with two simple steps.
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