If you think…

  I love this poem from the book Mind Gym by Mack Casstevens. It affirms to me why it is so powerful to cultivate your mind and thoughts toward success. Time and time again great philosophers, artists, athletes, and scientists throughout history (many of whom I quote excessively) have spoken about the power of harnessing your thoughts and being … Continue reading If you think…

My thoughts before a big …

My thoughts before a big race are usually pretty simple. I tell myself: Get out of the blocks, run your race, stay relaxed. If you run your race, you’ll win… channel your energy. Focus.
-Carl Lewis

 

Mental Skill of Mindfulness Training

Mindfulness can be very powerful mental skill when applied to sport performance. Mindfulness basically means paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgmentally. Mindfulness can simply be noticing what we don’t normally notice, because our heads are too busy in the future or in the past – thinking about what … Continue reading Mental Skill of Mindfulness Training

Liberate From Fear

“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your … Continue reading Liberate From Fear