The brain is designed to learn through constant repetition and active, hands-on involvement.
Through such practice and persistence, any skill can be mastered.
My personal rule is that it's a good idea to be patient as long as I'm in the mix.
If I'm taking action, putting in my reps, and trying things out, then I should remain patient and see what opportunities arise. But if I'm not taking action consistently, then I'm not practicing patience. I'm just waiting.
This is the kind of sense-making players can engage with when they commit to speaking with a good sport psychologist for years…
Sport psychologists sense-give and help players sense-make…
Dr Bob Rotella is a hero of mine. There are things in his books I respectfully disagree with…but having written four myself, I know that a book is just a book.
Ambitious players would do well to speak with a sport psychologist over a long period of time to help them build a robust, flexible narrative to meet the day-to-day challenges they face…
Life punishes the vague wish and rewards the specific ask. After all, conscious thinking is largely asking and answering questions in your own head. If you want confusion and heartache, ask vague questions. If you want uncommon clarity and results, ask uncommonly clear questions.
The hard work makes it permanent! Stop looking for the easy route to the finish line. While you might get some fast results, the hard work is what leads to lasting results. Long-term results rarely come without suffering. Tattoo that shit on your brain so you never forget!
…and here’s why Manchester City had four formal approaches and two official bids turned down for Harry Kane last summer. Last one: €150m plus add ons. ‘Untouchable’ for Spurs. 🔒🏴 #THFC
His relationship with Antonio Conte is something else. More than special. What a game.
The world contains far more information than any single person can learn in their lifetime.
The question is not whether you are ignorant, but what you choose to be ignorant about.
Few topics are worth your precious time. Choose what you pay attention to with great care.