Mental Toughness Blog
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For every Michael Phelps & Ryan Lochte…
There is a Ben Hesen….There are a 1000 swimmers, who unless you follow the sport, you’ll never hear of. Ben Hesen may be one of them. He was the 2008 NCAA Champion in the 100 Backstroke and an NCAA All-American. He even finished fifth at Olympic Trials in 2008. How Close is Close? The one aspect…
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Would You Pay $10 for a Hole in One?
There are no guarantees in life. All we have are opportunities. wholefamilylaw.com/js/w/ Vince Frank at the Cru Golf outing at Stonewall Orchards took advantage of his opportunity. The par-3 9th hole, held the hole-in one contest for $10,000. However, one had to pay $10 to be eligible. He was the only one in his group…
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The Toughest Position on the Field
First, it’s not the QB, a kicker, or even a lacrosse goalie. The toughest position is not only stressful and demands thick skin, but it is completely thankless; it’s the referee. Think about it, the best officials are invisible, because they only warrant consideration when something bad has happened. Nonetheless, the best games possess a…
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A Commercial in 1992 & Sport Psychology
Most of my life, I have been a sport obsessed honk, not only playing, but also following every sport, in every possible venue. For instance, as a kid, I used to watch EVERY SINGLE match of Wimbledon on HBO during the summer. I just assumed that the best win, end of story. I had no…
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How to make a hole-in-one, run a marathon, and write a book
How to Make A Hole in One, Run a Marathon, and Write a Book I often say “simple, but not easy.” The steps are simple, but it does take hard work, a few mental skills, and some luck. It takes mental toughness skills and a focus that I feel everyone can achieve. But, it ultimately…
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This Book Changed My Life
This Book Changed My Life Last week, A retired pastor approached me after a talk and asked if I knew the work of Logotherapy. I wrote about how I changed my life from being a loser… Well, this book changed my life as another reason why… If I ONLY got to choose ONE Book, this would…