Most athletes know that it can hurt their performance if they are negative and think about losing. What many athletes don’t know is that putting too much emphasis on winning can hurt their performance as well and can inadvertently cause them to underperform and lose. Focusing on winning can add pressure. Since winning is an…
Sunday Story: There is Always A Right Way And A Wrong Way To Succeed Two priests both wanted a cigarette while they prayed. They decided to ask their bishop for permission. The first asked but was told no. A little while later, he spotted his friend smoking. “Why did the Bishop allow you to smoke…
So: you have a goal? Good. You’re trying to achieve something? Great. You’re motivated? Excellent. But if you aren’t willing to put in the time, persistence, and practice, you’ll never get somewhere worth going. It might seem like you’re making progress. You might achieve some intermediary success. But eventually your shortcuts will catch up with…
How my softest kid got super tough – yours can too… Pete Jacobson has been a varsity HS coach for almost 20 years. He also works with coaches of all levels through WinSmarter to help them get better at what they do, have a greater impact and go home happy. Check out 10 Insanely Powerful…