DON’T THINK ABOUT A PINK ELEPHANT! Did you just think about a pink elephant? Of course you did. This happens because the brain doesn’t know the word “don’t.” All the brain hears is “pink elephant.” So if you are getting ready to do your gymnastics routine or drive the golf ball, avoid saying “Don’t mess […]
When I work with athletes, I tell them to think about traffic lights. Let me explain. Say you’re a tennis player. During a point, the ball coming at you can make you either defensive, offensive, or neutral. A ball coming at you that is difficult or makes you defensive is a “red” ball. “Green” means […]
Recently I was observing some gymnasts and one girl was working on flips with her coach. For some reason, she kept falling over to her left. The coach smartly put some pads on her left so she could try to avoid them. Well, she continued to fall to her left and knocked the pads over. […]
A man can be as great as he wants to be. If you believe in yourself and have the courage, the determination, the dedication, the competitive drive and if you are willing to sacrifice the little things in life and pay the price for the things that are worthwhile, it can be done. -Vince Lombardi
To be a great champion you must first believe you are the best. If you’re not, pretend you are. -Muhammad Ali
Dr. Bob Emmons is a great guy, and not just because he is a Yankee fan. Dr. Emmons, from UC Davis is the leading expert in the field of gratitude in positive psychology, and the author of the book, “Thanks! How the New Science of Gratitude Can Make You Happier.” When I was just dating […]