In Steve Siebold’s book, 177 Mental Toughness Secrets of the World Class, Secret #92 is “The World Class Catapults Their Consciousness By Overcoming Obstacles.” On the page, there is a quote by author, Thomas Carlyle… The block of granite which was an obstacle in the path of the weak, becomes a stepping-stone in the path […]
It’s not what’s happening to you. It’s not what’s happening around you. What really matters is what’s happening INSIDE you.
I was more nervous today than I have been in a long time (since I proposed to Sarah after throwing out the first pitch at the Trenton Thunder game). Today, I was one of the speakers at the TEDxPrincetonLibrary event—the biggest talk of my life (so far). Even though I was extremely nervous, I went […]
Next Wednesday, June 1, 2011, I will be giving “the talk of my life” at the eagerly-awaited TEDxPrincetonLibrary event in Princeton, New Jersey. It will be an honor to be among nine other inspiring speakers for a full day of “spreading ideas” and networking. For the next four days, I will be posting some of […]
“If it weren’t for the dark days, we wouldn’t know what it is to walk in the light.” -EARL CAMPBELL
Recently, cognitive science and performance expert, Sian Beilock sent me a copy of her new book, “Choke.” People choke all the time, in sports and life. Below are some anti-choke techniques that Beilock recommends. 1. Distract yourself—Sing a song or even thinking about your pinky toe as Jack Nicklaus was rumored to do can help […]
Have you ever heard someone sing a song and that song gets stuck in your head for the rest of the day? Of course you have. Top athletes use affirmations, and they work the same way. Instead of replaying a song in your head, replay a powerful statement, like… “I am a strong, confident person […]