The best part of former players being interviewed today is the lowering of the guard, the honest answers, and the gritty stories. The statute of limitations has passed and they feel free to pull back the curtain and tell all.

I was in a creativity class once and the teacher gave us an odd thought exercise. Clearly, to me, it was supposed to get us out of our comfort zones and habitual ways of thinking. I thought it was an interesting idea and nothing more. But there was one student who got really angry about … Continue reading Innocent little exercise →

Their jokey theories of the past didn't bother me because I was comfortable with the truth. I knew what happened and why. I have conviction in the solidness of my intentions and no jokey theories could shake that.

"We're not getting the ball out to the right wing enough" Now, is there actually opportunities to exploit out on the right wing or are you just saying that because you'd like to touch the ball more? I think you can tell the size of someone's ego based on the selfishness of the feedback. Are … Continue reading Benefits who? →

I think planning is important and preparation is crucial but once the project/game/battle begins you have to adapt to what's happening in front of you.

The quiet humble girl afraid of appearing cocky doesn't share with her family that she's up for an award in work. I think this is a shame and that there is a shade of communication where you can share the big achievements in your life without it coming across as bragging. Because in some cases, … Continue reading Sharing not bragging →

I think one of the most exciting and nerve-wracking aspects of sport is the time pressure. It doesn't matter if you have a 100% success rate in training, in order to get the points you have to kick the conversion in the game. No we can't postpone the game until your best player is back … Continue reading Sport and time →

I think assertiveness is such a cool skill because in the face of infinite possibilities you're not overwhelmed by perfection but strongly asserting a direction.

Anxiety: "But what if you make a mistake? That alone is cause to be nervous." Therapist: "And what exciting outcomes are possible too?" I could be so good, I win MVP Therapist: "What else?" ... Anxiety unchecked could have you paralyzed with fear. But listing enough dreamlike possibilities (that we recognize may not come true) … Continue reading Anxiety unchecked →

Michael Jordan's ambition was to be the best basketball player in the world so he used his creativity, problem solving skills and imagination to answer questions like: How can I remain dominant despite aging? There was never a need to tell Michael to go practice, his motivation was relentless. Whether as Golaf's ambition is simply … Continue reading Ambitions →