Question: Why, when we decide to learn something new, do we ALWAYS assume that it’ll be a quick process? Me included!! A few years ago, I started voice lessons with the idea that I’d be singing like a rock star in a few weeks. Of course, the reality is that we must accept the slow
When athletes go from being self-coached to hiring a coach, the transition can be a bit overwhelming. And while we coaches really try not to change EVERYTHING all at once, we do have training methodologies which require the athlete to get used to new ideas, concepts & strategies. Athletes can often feel like their worlds
“As the days grow shorter, school starts & the temperatures finally cool off, skiers eagerly anticipate the arrival of ski season. I’m decidedly one of those people who can’t wait for ski season! Whether you’re a skier or a boarder, the thrill of gliding down a perfect snowy slope seems tantalizingly close. However, before hitting
I’m sure many of you know The Byrds song, “Turn! Turn! Turn!”. If you aren’t familiar with it, please take a listen…especially to those awesome lyrics! The lyrics suggest that all things will change, nothing should stay the same & that life is about dynamic movement – “To everything turn! turn! turn!” They perfectly sum
So, you’re ready to learn something new! What’s the 1st thing you consider? The 2nd thing? Hopefully the 1st thing you look for is a good instructor match. The path to successful learning can be made so much easier with a good connection between teacher & student. Make sure that your personalities match. Make sure
Becoming more comfortable in water changes people’s lives. With just a bit of education on how a human body works in water, you can see confidence levels rise. And when folks are more confident, they are more willing to try new skill sets. And when they master new skill sets, their confidence grows even more.
The purpose of setting goals is to win the game. The purpose of building systems is to continue playing the game. True long-term thinking is goal-less thinking. It’s not about any single accomplishment. It is about the cycle of endless refinement and continuous improvement. Ultimately, it is your commitment to the process that will determine
I was recently chatting with a friend about macros (carbs, fats, proteins) & he mentioned something he had recently heard. Basically, it was the idea that there are two groups of people at highest risk for not getting enough protein – young kids & older females. Although I can’t back this up with any numbers,
I need a challenge. And I’m guessing you need a challenge too. Let’s face it – humans love challenges. We see something that seems impossible (like going to the moon) & we work until we find a way to do it. Challenges stretch our limits, test our commitment, instill a sense of purpose & lend
I ask a lot of my clients…especially my swimmers. I ask them to stop swimming full stroke & just drill, drill, drill for weeks on end. It’s a tough challenge…and not everyone is up to the task. But for those that are…they eventually make the eye-opening connection between those drills & what will ultimately be