In Ski Racing, Innovate or Die
I have three favorite sayings when it comes to being the best ski racer you can be. First, “If you want to ski like everyone else, be like everyone else.” In other words, if you want to be a decent ski racer among many, do what they do. Second, an old Texas adage says, “If […]
Read MoreAnother Blogging Milestone: 5,000,000!
I am so pleased to have just reached a new milestone in my blogging. My PsychologyToday.com blog posts have been read by more than 5,000,000 people! What is even more exciting is, when my HuffingtonPost.com and drjimtaylor.com blog posts are included (neither keeps metrics of views), along with the regular sharing of them through my […]
Read MoreShould Tech Use be Declared a Public Health Emergency?
Technology has certainly been under scrutiny of late, whether the massive data privacy breaches that have been occurring with alarming frequency, the nefarious use of social media in politics, the internet trolls who have become a sad and inescapable part of our techno-culture, or the tobacco-like cover-ups and disinformation war by Big Wireless as reported […]
Read MoreFree Vlogs for Racers, Athletes, Coaches and Parents
With the summer around the corner, I thought it would be a good time to re-introduce my vlog series for for ski racers, athletes of all sports, and sport parents. The free vlogs are brief explorations (about 4 minutes long) of a specific topic related to the psychology of ski racing, sports in general, and being […]
Read MorePay Now in Physical Pain or Pay Later with Emotional Pain: Your Choice
The off-season is now underway and you are probably hitting the gym and, hopefully, hitting the slopes soon as well some time in the next few months. Though getting the miles on snow is very important, a key focus during the off-season should be on building your fitness that acts as the foundation for all […]
Read MoreFour Online Courses for Racers, Coaches & Parents
With the summer prep period rapidly approaching, 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 news; I can help! I’m pleased to announce the launch of my […]
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