We’ve all heard the classic story of the Tortoise and the Hare. If you haven’t, here’s my brief synopsis: A cocky little hare wants to challenge an old sage tortoise to a foot race. The race starts and as one would expect the Hare blasts off way ahead leaving the tortoise in the dust. Seeing […]
Every day we are exposed to an unpredictable world. Yes, some events are set in place like our training schedule and competition. But everything that happens during and in between is largely out of our control. So then, if we accept that we cannot dictate what happens outside of us, what is in our control? […]
If you’ve been an athlete for any length of time I’m sure you are all aware a simple fact: Athlete Life = Reps There are reps in practice, reps in the weight room, and reps when you have to wake up and do it all over again. This is particularly true for an athlete, but […]
Back in highschool I had this friend who was an absolute perfectionist. There were a number of different ways that her perfectionism showed itself, but it was especially prominent when it came to school and her grades. I’ll never forget sitting beside her in class and just being mesmerized by her flawless handwritten notes that […]
I was 8 years old when I saw it, and once seen, I knew I had to have it. I couldn’t keep my mind off it, often losing sleep in the process. The Toy Pirate Ship. Once I had it, I would be complete. Sure enough, after several months of pining (which I am sure […]