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Beyond a doubt, here’s the most common question that I’m asked about my work: “How does one apply (to life) the fact that everyone’s thinking and mindset in the moment is the source of his or her experience?” My answer is always the same: “You don’t.” The inside-out understanding is innate; there’s no way to… Read More
Are you convinced that in order to succeed at anything, you must think the right types of thoughts? As a result, do you often try to fix your thinking? If so, what you’re actually doing is thwarting the success you want so badly. Why? Because there’s no direct connection between what you think and winning.… Read More
Last week, basketball player Jason Collins became the first team sport pro athlete in the U.S. to reveal that he’s gay. Good for him. Collins followed his feelings (at least, I assume he did) and opened up to others about his sexuality. Anytime a person acts instinctively and freely the results will prove productive. However, what… Read More
Here’s an interesting story about the inside-out nature of the human experience. It begins with a vociferous fan at the back-to-back home doubleheaders played by my son’s college baseball team two weekends ago. He was the father of a player on the opposing team. For two straight days, and through all four games, this guy… Read More
I was recently asked to write about what’s meaningful to me about my work. I thought my response might shed some light on the paradigm that I teach. Any questions, as always, please reach out. What’s meaningful to me? Teaching others (or better yet, reminding others) that, in principle, nothing or no one can make… Read More
We often hear that in sports, or other performance-related activities, the mental game is as important as the physical game. Fair enough. But what exactly is the mental game? Most people define the mental game using words like: having confidence, belief, a good attitude, or thinking the right thoughts. And this, alas, is where most… Read More
By now, you’ve most likely watched and listened to the video on which now-former Rutgers University Head Basketball Coach Mike Rice abuses his players. He throws basketballs at them; he grabs, shoves and kicks; and he makes numerous condescending and inflammatory remarks. In response to this behavior, in December, Rutgers’ now-former Athletic Director Tim Pernetti… Read More
People sometimes want to know what happens behind the scenes in the work I do with athletes, coaches, or business leaders. So this week, I’ve decided to post an example. Last Wednesday evening, a college baseball coach called me and asked about the right time and place to support, instruct, or chide a player. We spoke… Read More
The following excerpt is from Chapter 4, “Staying in the Game,” of my upcoming book, The Path of No Resistance. Keep in mind, what’s below is unedited and subject to change. Thanks for all your comments and suggestions on previous posts from the book. Keep ‘em coming! Garret …Incidentally, not all business writers are missing… Read More
This past weekend, I heard from a college baseball player who attended one of my seminars last summer. He asked me this question: “If I make the plays that I’m supposed to make, what should I do if my coach complains that I’m not making the plays the way he wants me to?” Hmm, great… Read More
