Latest News: Scary Survey of Tech Use Among Young Children
This disturbing article describes the growing use of technology (e.g., tablets, smartphones, apps) among very young children (0-8 years old). Here’s a scary quote, from a physician no less: “I know if I need Zoe to be quiet for an hour, I can hand her the iPad and I won’t hear from her,” said Dr. […]
Read MoreLatest News: Fox Business News Interview: Psychology of the Stock Market
I was recently interviewed on Fox Business News on the topic of the Psychology of the Stock Market. In this interview I discuss the three reasons why many people are afraid to invest in the stock market.
Read MoreLatest News: Interesting Article about the Rising Tide of Anti-intellectualism
Here’s a very interesting article about how anti-intellectualism is becoming the new elitism in which I am quoted.
Read MoreSkiing Your Fastest Starts with Respect
In my many years in ski racing, first as a racer, then as a sport psych consultant, I have studied and tested what I believe are the most important mental contributors to ski racing success including motivation, confidence, focus, and emotions. But there is one that I have recognized quite recently as being really important, […]
Read MoreThe Real Genius of Genius isn’t the Genius
Genius doesn’t usually interest or impress me. My work in performance psychology has frequently exposed me to child prodigies and assorted other geniuses in academia, sports, and the performing arts, so perhaps I have become inured to the experience of people born with special talents. Also, I think genius is often overrated. I have known […]
Read MoreAre You Sending Messages of Competence to Your Children?
Competence is the most neglected contributor to self-esteem. So much emphasis in the “self-esteem movement” that began in the 1970s was placed on ensuring that children felt loved that the role of competence in developing self-esteem has either been ignored, minimized, or misapplied. Competence is so important because it provides the foundation on which children […]
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