20% Discount on Online Courses for Ski Racers, Coaches, & Parents
Online Courses for Racers, Coaches, & Parents With the summer now over and the oh-so-important fall prep period underway, now is a great time for racers to get their minds in great shape, coaches to sharpen their skills, and parents to be the best they can be as we all prepare for next winter. Good […]
Read MoreSaturday Evening Post column: Does Our Primitive Survival Instinct Still Work in the 21st Century?
The Saturday Evening Post published my most recent column, Does Our Primitive Survival Instinct Still Work in the 21st Century? Our survival instinct, which has served us so well since we climbed out of the primordial muck eons ago may now be failing us. Why? Because the fight-or-flight reaction that arises in response to a threat […]
Read More3 Keys to Resolving Conflict
When was the last time you had a disagreement, conflict, or all-out fight (I’ll call them conflicts from now on) with someone close to you? If you are a breathing human being, the chances are it occurred in the last day or so. Whether with a spouse, parent, child, sibling, other family member, friend, or […]
Read MoreSaturday Evening Post column: How to Let Go of Fear of Failure
The Saturday Evening Post published my most recent column, How to Let Go of Fear of Failure. Fear of failure is epidemic in our culture among children and adults alike. This essay explores the debilitating effect that fear of failure can have on people. It also offers advice on ways that people can let go of […]
Read MoreSaturday Evening Post Column: Contrariwise: Common Sense Is Neither Common Nor Sensible
The Saturday Evening Post just published my latest column, Contrariwise: Common Sense Is Neither Common Nor Sensible. This commentary suggests that common sense is over-rated for two reasons. First, most people make truly dunderheaded decisions, so so-called common sense can’t be that common. Second, common sense doesn’t often produce the sensible decision, so there’s not a whole […]
Read MoreTrain Your Mind for Athletic Success Podcast: Episode #7-Obstacles
Episode #7 of my Train Your Mind for Athletic Success podcast is the first of seven in a series that examines psychological and emotional obstacles that hold athletes back from performing their best, enjoying their sports experiences, and achieving their sports goals. The next series of podcasts will also show you how to remove the […]
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