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The need to prove oneself comes from insecurity. It’s a lack of trust in the plan and the process. Stop trying to prove fitness, and start trying to do what is best to get you to the starting line fit, healthy, and ready to go. scienceofrunning.com/2018/01/how-a-…

If you’re constantly blaming the refs after a loss, your athletes or kids will learn to never to take responsibility, to see where they messed up and can improve… Too often we blame the external to protect our ego…which prevents growth Being a sore loser = protecting your ego

How you do one thing is NOT how you do everything. Even the incredibly driven are very lazy on some things. They cut corners, don't follow through, show up late. But...on things that matter, they can flip the switch.

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Struggling to transition from HS to college is often discussed in terms of training. But the biggest factor is the change in motivation. To succeed in college you need to be more driven from within. In HS, external motivators (coach/parent, friends, etc.) are easier.

Skip the supplements. Hit the pillow. If you have been searching for the fountain of youth or taking all sorts of crazy supplements you can stop now. Instead, simply get under the covers and close your eyes.

Being overly competitive can push us to protect our ego and self-handicap. It's critical to understand that this mindset leads to fear of failure rather than success. Let’s strive to find a balance – perform our best, then step off the field and let go of the need to win.

It's sad watching people lose their minds online & become what they once hated. Protect your brain: -Go outside -Don't make politics your identity -Find joyful pursuits -Do real things in the real world with people -Have a counter to fear -Surround yourself with normal people

In a study on baseball players, the emotional state of the coach predicted the emotional state and performance of the players If a coach was angry, players grew more frustrated, made more errors, & were more likely to tank What message are you sending? thegrowtheq.com/getting-ready-…

Ethical behavior, happiness, and even our physical health can all be influenced by those surrounding us. A Harvard study found that an individual's chance of becoming obese increased by 57% if one of their friends became obese: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17652652/

The common notion of trying to run 180 strides per minute is way too quick turnover for most beginner and intermediate athletes... Why? Speed = Stride Rate x Length. If you're running 10-minute miles... you're just spinning your wheels, covering zero ground...

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Your surroundings can greatly influence your behavior and mindset. From photos of loved ones that trigger your nurturing side to specific desk setups that encourage focus, use objects strategically to invite your ideal actions and roles. Make your space work for you!

Real toughness is about accurate self-appraisal. Knowing your limits and your strengths. It's setting realistic goals, not chasing impossible dreams that lead to burnout. It's about priming your mind for challenges, not threats.

If a person knows that if they fail at a project, then punishment, or potentially being let go, is the result, then you can be assured that they will not venture out of their comfort zone. They will take the necessary steps to ensure their survival.

Make Progress Ensuring that we can see progress is essential for maintaining motivation. We need to see our story continuing, not that we've reached the final page of our book and have nowhere left to go.