“I know that I’m never as good or bad as any single performance. I’ve never believed my critics or my worshippers, and I’ve always been able to leave the game at the arena” Charles Barkley Why do some of the most intelligent athletes limit their success? It all goes back to the unconscious — negative […]

“Limits, like fears, are often just an illusion” Michael Jordan An athlete’s performance doesn’t solely rely on how many hours they spend in practice. It is also influenced by their motives and reasons to act. When an athlete is driven by success, this motive usually occurs in two dimensions: Strive for success Fear of failure. […]

I never looked at the consequences of missing a big shot…when you think about the consequences, you always think of a negative result. Michael Jordan The successful basketball player understands the critical role that free throws play in the strategy to win games.  A player with basketball confidence uses mental toughness to maintain consistency both […]