Having problems is unavoidable. Suffering is not...it's a choice - Sam Obitz Some of the most potent tools in mental performance don’t shout. They don’t sparkle. They don’t come wrapped in complex theories or shiny buzzwords. But they work if you’re willing to try them. One of those tools [...]
In nearly every graduation speech or career pep talk, one familiar piece of advice is repeated like gospel: “Follow your passion.” It sounds inspiring—almost magical—but in reality, this seemingly inspirational advice is widely misunderstood and frequently backfires. I’ve seen it time and time again… Bright, motivated individuals chase what they [...]
If you're an athlete or a driven professional, you already know that performance doesn’t just happen on the court, in the gym, or at the office; it starts the night before. While hustle culture praises late nights and early mornings, real success lies in recovery. And few things fuel recovery [...]
These two blogs are well over a decade old but still worth reading or rereading. Although they have very different subject titles, they both focus on common mistakes people make when choosing what to focus on to get the desired results. The first one—MOST GOLFERS PLACE TOO MUCH EMPHASIS [...]
I have no problem with can't, as long as you follow it with 'yet'. - Sam Obitz It’s funny how three letters (Y-E-T) can change how we see the world. Yet is a simple word, often overlooked, but its impact on your mindset is profound. I’ve seen it firsthand [...]
Fear causes hesitation and hesitation causes all your fears to come true. - Sam Obitz What Sam Darnold and his agent do next will be an excellent indicator of Sam's current headspace. If he accepts the highest paying offer that he receives vs. taking an offer that affords him [...]
It is never too late to be what you might have been. - George Eliot As we enter 2025, let's shift our focus from resolutions to setting actionable goals driven by a strong self-image. Research shows only 8% of people succeed with New Year's resolutions. This highlights the importance [...]
The people I know who have not lost their childlike wonder are among the most joyful to be around. - Sam Obitz In our relentless pursuit of success we often lose sight of happiness. I was recently reflecting on a conversation with a friend who shared his observations about [...]
In sports, success often boils down to more than skill alone—it’s the mind that dictates the outcome when pressure is high, especially in pivotal moments. The recent Yankees game, with its infamous fifth-inning meltdown, offered a powerful reminder of one of the fundamental truths I believe in deeply: you can’t [...]
If there’s one thing I’ve learned through the ups and downs of life, it’s that growth isn’t about grand gestures. It’s about the small, daily actions that shape who you become over time. We’re conditioned to think that progress is tied to big wins or monumental achievements, but in reality, [...]