I get paid to help teams and businesses evaluate people they consider adding to their teams. Part of the process is pretty straightforward: mental tests, interviews, etc. Other parts are more unexpected and seemingly unimportant to the prospective additions to

We live in a culture that idolizes speed. Faster is framed as better. We glorify productivity hacks, multitasking, and constant acceleration. We scroll like our lives depend on it. We reply, reschedule, and react with twitch-speed urgency, often without realizing

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 is a question

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

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,

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

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 in my work with athletes, executives, and people

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 the best opportunity, it will suggest

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 of a strategic approach and self-belief

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 his father, who had been a successful executive. As we delved into his