In case you haven’t noticed, I don’t think much of those who get hung up on genetics, or on any other excuse for why they can’t succeed. It’s a defeatist attitude, and it’s straight-up stupid. In reality, the one trait that really matters is entirely under your control. That trait is grit.
How to Heal Any Injury Overnight
I’ve written before about the enormous difference that mental training has brought to my strength and performance. But despite that, and despite how much ESPN loves to talk about hear about clutch players, hot hands (a myth), and choking, relatively few top athletes mention the importance of mindset.
The Dark Side of Motivation
Look, I don’t care who you are: at some point, life is going to catch up with you. If you push too hard for too long, you’ll get injured, or burn out, or just get really fucking unlucky, and things will take a downturn.