Goals are important. They become the guideposts to our actions and behaviors. But what happens when one goal runs counter to another. We must choose what to do or how to behave.

Before you go on the offensive, pause and reflect on the following four elements that…

The other night I watch Rafael Nadal play. It was day-time in Australia and as the temperature soared and the sweat beads dripped off the players, I could not help but observe some of Nadal’s quirky behaviors:

The words I speak to myself matter. Consider picking one word that will guide you through the next 21 days until the end of January. This word might be something that provides inspiration or motivation. It might remind you of a key value of yours or encourage…

We all know that most athletes have some form of adjustments and possible struggles when they leave their sport. Change can be challenging. Change from something that has been so foundational to our existence is downright tough.

Athlete transition is complex conversation…

For most of us, it no longer just about survival. Instead, the tiger lurks when our self-image or our outward-facing persona is threatened. The “what if” can stop us from engaging in possibilities.

Turn off auto-pilot and get focused on the what really matters. Become aware of that. Actionize it. Acknowledge It

When you win a race, someone loses. When you scored that goal or aced a test you get noticed. That not only feels good, but it is also reinforced through comments, hugs, and rewards. There is a deeply imbedded need in our human DNA to feel included,

Does a thought strong enough to burst into our consciousness have meaning or is it just a random unconnected idea that a few seconds later floats away. If our brain was an Apple computer it...

Achievements are important. But so are other things. We need to open up our definition of what a win is. As we do this, we can start to decouple our feelings

We are at one level all connected. By taking a moment to notice someone else, whether it is in their joyful moments or painful experiences, whether it is acknowledging a great accomplishment or

If we can identify our limiting beliefs, we can ask ourselves if this belief is useful. Step 2 is about choice: ask yourself,

When you are faced with uncertainty or perhaps an ending of something important to you, you have emotional pain. Endings leave an indelible mark

With all things that are good, there are usually shadow consequences of that positive process. One “occupational hazard” is a scrambling together of your achievements with your sense of self.

The vital elements of our vision benefit from applying of positive pressure. Positive pressure is created by establishing a forced function.

A forced function is any task, activity, or event that