This video is a fantastic extension to all the discussion that came out of my previous post on mental toughness (see ‘Unfairness: The Missing Ingredient in the Debate on Toughness‘). This is actual footage shot at an in-class session from PGC Basketball… [I never get tired of listening to “Coach D” talk!]. /sef.
So, I tried something new the other day. I began soliciting feedback on Facebook. I asked the question: What’s your definition of “TOUGHNESS”..? (Felt like I was opening up a Pandora’s Box. Ha!) Go ahead… chime in. There’s no expiration date on this debate. Vote: You see, toughness is one of those catch-all buzzwords that gets …
This story was given to me years ago by my university basketball coach, Mike Havey, when I was still an athlete. I liked it then, and still do now. It’s taken from “You Don’t Need a Title to Be a Leader” by Mark Sanborn. The Power of Focus I have a friend named Bill who …
Fail fast. Fail easy. Fail often. Repeat. Then Learn. —’Learning Junkies’ There’s something profound – to me – in the simplicity of that thought. Perhaps, it struck a cord because I’ve been reading a lot about the subject lately. Allow me to expand on the notion of failure with a few additional thoughts… Failure is …
“In a league obsessed with LeBron, Kobe and D-Wade, Chauncey might actually be the one to emulate – a sturdy playmaker who, mid-career, asked to be taught how to make plays.” —Tom Friend Check out this ESPN ‘Outside The Lines’ story: The Disposable Superstar. This is a GREAT article because of the insight it gives …
NYtimes.com has a very nice online feature of eight (8) Olympic legends as they discuss their greatest athletic moments and life after competition. Just listen to their words and how they speak about themselves and their Olympic performances. Each word is telling. I always find it fascinating to get a glimpse into the mindset of …
I was just asked yesterday to give some thought to the notion of mental toughness. That is, what is it and how do I define it? Beyond that, how do you develop it? Here are some of my thoughts on how I have defined mental toughness to this point. Much of this is an accumulation …