I think glory lives on the shoulders of grunt. While English rugby fans will forever hold Jonny Wilkinson as a hero of theirs, his moment of glory would never have happened if it wasn't for the grunt work of Martin Johnson, Jason Robinson, and Matt Dawson (and that's just in the few moments preceding his … Continue reading Glory and grunt →

I think peak performance ebbs and flows for every individual. For every above average moment you need an average and below average moment (it's just that some have higher averages than others). Then what I think is interesting is when you combine that with team sports. Sometimes they sync up to maintain a constant for … Continue reading Peaks ebbing and flowing →

You're not allowed to say yes and then resent them for 'making you do it'. If you can't find the assertiveness to say no then you have to bring your best attitude. You can't have it both ways.

I think this video is one of the most encouraging sights to see and amazing reminder that nobody is perfect, everyone makes mistakes, nobody is safe. https://youtu.be/BHPeUPHfqVg Hell if even Michael Jordan makes howlers like those (2 mins in is particularly bad) then us mortals can be nicer to ourselves about our mistakes

I just want the future to be here already, so I can handle the outcome. Not ideal if its bad but at least I can manage it! This waiting around is torture!

The athlete who doesn't trust themselves to perform in the moment clings to fitness and practice to build their confidence. But what if you deny them the preparation they so desperately feel they need? Then I think you'll separate those who trust themselves from those who don't in the anxiety levels. The same could be … Continue reading Metaphorical life jacket →

The team could benefit from your resilience in the next play. Your children could benefit from your continued efforts to be more reliable. Your wife could benefit from your persistence to communicate. ... What a wonderful source of motivation. Your choice to avoid self-pity, self sabotage and persevere down the positive path could make the … Continue reading Rise for others →

As Seth Godin says perfectionism is more about fear. Most of the time it's fear of criticism. If some internet troll doesn't like your short film, I reckon you're less likely to care. But I think perfectionism is rampant in the corporate world because 1) you get criticised to your face 2) creativity is risky … Continue reading Corporate perfectionism →

Look at me! Papa papa look at me!! It would be weird to say exactly those words as an adult but that's what's really going on with that social media post.

Julian had an insight that he thought could help the team but he didn't have the nerve to send it himself, so he asked Atina to send it in on his behalf. The thing is, Atina feels the exact same fear Julian does, she's just been committed to practicing the skill of dancing with the … Continue reading My insight via another voice →