Sports: 5 Things I Hate to See Athletes Do in Practice
I’ve been involved in high-level sports for most of my life. The first 25 years, I was an alpine ski racer who competed internationally. My athletic life has continued to this day with a 2nd degree black belt in karate, running marathons, and competing in Ironman triathlons. In all cases, I learned the ups and […]
Read MoreBusiness: Why Motivational Talks Don’t Work
One of the most common practices at corporate meetings is to invite a motivational speaker to present to the assembled businesspeople. The idea seems reasonable. Have someone with a compelling story and great speaking skills fire up the audience and motivate them to new heights in their individual and team efforts. Improved performance, it follows […]
Read MorePopular Culture: I’m Terrified for My Daughters
I have two young daughters and, in some ways, I’m really excited that they are growing up in this generation. These are amazing times to be young and female with so many opportunities available to them. More women than men are graduating from college and earning graduate degrees. We see women at the highest level […]
Read MoreSki Racing: Don’ts for Ski Racing Parents
Two weeks ago, I shared with you my list of Dos for Ski Racing Parents. In general, I much prefer to focus on the positives of behavior and, in that article, emphasized what parents can do to help their ski-racing children achieve their goals and have a great experience in our sport. At the same […]
Read MoreLatest News: Finished Writing My New Book
I’m excited (and relieved) to announce that I have submitted my final pre-editorial draft of my latest book, Kids 3.0: Protect and Prepare Your Children for the Crazy New World of Popular Culture and Technology, to my publisher Sourcebooks. Vital stats: Writing time: under 6 months Length: 74,000 words Publication date: Spring, 2012 Now, after […]
Read MoreSki Racing: Find Your Prime Race Intensity
I obviously believe in the ability of the mind to power your ski racing efforts. At the same time, I can’t say that the mind is the most important contributor to ski racing success. The reality is that all of the mental skills in the world won’t help you if you’re not physically capable of […]
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