“If you have no confidence in self, you’re twice defeated in the race of life.”-Marcus Garvey Every athlete goes through some sort of hardship or trial at some point in their career. Some crumble under the pressure and quit. Others decide to find it within themselves...

“Focus on what you can do rather than stress about what you have no control over.” -Catherine DeVrye Back in the late 1870s, there was a man who had heard about people attempting to swim across the English Channel but failing. He decided he wanted to be the first...

I’ve discovered that numerous peak performers use the skill of mental rehearsal of visualization. They mentally run through important events before they happen.” -Charles Garfield Laura Wilkinson, an Olympic diver for the United States had just qualified for the 2000...

Confidence grows when athletes focus on what they can control. Research and experience show a strong link between staying anchored in the controllables and feeling more confident, resilient, and emotionally steady. Inside your Me Circle are things like effort, focus,...

"Where some see barriers, others see opportunities." -Unknown This is a tale about these two shoe salesmen who travel to a third world country in search of new business opportunities. One man calls his wife after he lands, telling her, “Honey, I’m coming back home....

“Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence wins championships.” -Michael Jordan Swen Nater was an All-American JUCO basketball player. He transferred to UCLA to play even though UCLA already had Bill Walton in his position. Both playing the position of...

“Peace. It does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble, or hard work. It means to be in the midst of those things and still be calm in your heart.” -Unknown Once there was a king who offered a prize to the artist who would paint the best picture of...

“It takes years to make an overnight success.” -Eddie Cantor The journey of the bamboo tree is a fascinating one. Once planted, it needs to be watered, nurtured, and fertilized every day. But nothing happens in its first year. You do the same thing the next year, and...

“Teams that touch the most win the most.” -Michael Kraus and Dacher Keltner During the 2009-10 NBA Season, Phoenix Suns guard Steve Nash averaged 239 high fives to teammates per game. This seemingly meaningless gesture is an important foundation for team success....

“There’s that French expression ‘If only the young knew, and the elderly could still do,’” she said. “How many athletes have I interviewed who say, ‘Oh, if only I could have my mind of this (old) age and be back on the world stage as a (young) skater, golfer, tennis...

“The only thing limiting you is yourself.” -Ken Poirot If you have ever been to a circus or seen one on tv, maybe you have noticed that the elephants are not in cages as are the other animals. Instead, these massive creatures are only contained by one small...

“Impossible is just an opinion.” -Paulo Coehlo There was a small village farmer that had the misfortune of owing a large sum of money to a village moneylender. The moneylender was a mean man that wasn’t married and desired to marry the farmer’s beautiful daughter. One...

“Sometimes letting things go is an act of far greater power than defending or hanging on.” -Eckhart Tolle A wise older monk and a younger monk were traveling together down a muddy road. A heavy rain was falling. As they came around a bend, they met a lovely girl...

“Find the good. It’s all around you. Find it, showcase it, and you’ll start believing in it." -Jesse Owens There was an African king who had a best friend whom he kept close to him. The friend had a habit of looking at every situation that occurred in his life as...

A group of rhinos is called a ‘crash’. Rhinos can run up to 35 miles per hour but can only see 30 feet ahead. They run together in confidence, moving forward at full speed, even if they’re not sure exactly what is in front of them because they know if they stay...

Visualization is indeed a powerful tool for skill development and performance enhancement. Here's a breakdown of how you can apply visualization techniques effectively: Understand the Power of VisualizationStudies suggest that mental rehearsal can stimulate the same...

It's not about starting, it's about impact. South Carolina women's basketball team's bench averages over 41 points a game while Duke's bench produces over 31 points a game. These players focus on what they do with their minutes vs whether they start or not- no wonder...

As parents and coaches, we are often faced with the question of how to navigate social media's impact on children. While it’s true that social media comes with its challenges, it also offers many positives. The key lies in teaching our children intentionality—helping...

One Month Later: Lessons from My Second Century Ride A month ago, I completed my second 100-mile cycling event on Amelia Island. Having done the same ride the previous year, I underestimated the challenge. I thought familiarity would make it easier, but it didn’t....

The most consistent athletes do things that set them apart every day. Start the fall season off by standing out- doing something every day that sets you apart. Implement the following strategies and watch your game soar: Tip #1: Your Self-Talk is Your Superpower. Your...