For nearly two decades, Michael Jordan’s talent, unrelenting competitive desire, and work ethic cut swaths across the NBA. Jordan led the Chicago Bulls to six NBA titles, ten scoring titles, and countless individual and team accolades. But before Jordan’s Bulls ascended to the pinnacle of the NBA landscape, before they would ever put on their […]
Motivation
How Gratitude Can Make You a Better Athlete
When it comes to sleeping better, and decreasing stress, there are fewer easier things to do than show some gratitude. Here’s more on the power of gratitude for improving athletic performance. Whether you want to improve performance in the weight room, in the pool, or on the field, we tend to talk about periodization, the […]
How to Be a Mentally Tough Athlete
Mental toughness is one of the dominant characteristics of top athletes. Here’s your guide to becoming mentally tougher so that you can crush the competition and your practices. You hear it all the time when people discuss athletes at the top of their game. The resilience, the grit, the fortitude—the athlete at the pinnacle of […]
Why You Should Write Down Your Workout Goals
You already know that setting goals is important. Here’s why you should be writing down your workout goals. We all have workout goals that we want to achieve. For some of us they are as grand as mounting the podium at the Olympic Games, while for others it’s getting back into the habit of working […]
How to Develop World-Class Self-Awareness
Self-awareness and accountability are the ignition for improvement, whether it’s in the gym, on the playing field, or in life. Here’s how to become more self-aware. Why does being self-aware matter? When you better understand yourself, how you work best, and what makes you tick, you are better positioned to see better results from yourself. […]
Visualization for Athletes: How to Crush the Competition and Your Workouts
The ultimate guide to visualization for athletes, including everything you want to know about how to use this powerful and proven tool. The worst nightmare for most athletes is their equipment failing them when they need it most. On the night of August 13, 2008, this exact nightmare was playing itself out for Michael Phelps […]