Success as an athlete comes in many different forms and is the result of a multitude of skills. Depending on the sport you play, the talents necessary for success will vary. To gain all the different talents and skills required, athletes employ all kinds of training tools and techniques. Each one tailored to their specific […]
Eli Straw
3 Ways to Balance Ambition and Perfectionism
I’ve had a difficult time in my life balancing perfectionism and ambition. Why is it that the two seem to be almost inseparable? Can we actually have a high drive to succeed without the ever present need to simultaneously be perfect? For me, I began to notice the link between perfectionism and ambition early on. […]
How to Turn Failure Into a Positive Part of Your Life
Have you ever wondered why some people handle failures so well? They take setbacks in stride and don’t let anything keep them from working towards their goals. How do they do this? Are these people that much tougher than you and me? Yes, they are. Well, yes and no. You see, mental toughness is a […]
The Power of Consistency When Working Towards a Goal
Once you have a clear picture of what success will look like for you, what’s the next step? Many times, people will have the desire to reach a goal, but for whatever reason they lose motivation along the way. I’ve seen this happen to friends, family members, and myself. One of the best examples of […]
How Defining Success is the Key to Being Successful
Could you imagine getting into a car, planning to go somewhere, and yet have no idea as to when you’ve arrived? This seems absolutely ridiculous. How could you get anywhere without being aware of the destination? Yet, the truth is, this is how many of us work towards success. We have the idea in our […]
