You are what you eat…err, rather, you are what think
“If you think you can do a thing or think you can’t do a thing, you’re right.” - Henry Ford (1863-1946) Remember the adage, “You are what you eat?” There is a corresponding adage: “You are what you think.” In other words, your thoughts influence your feelings, which influence your behavior. Think positively and you’ll have positive outcomes. Think negatively and the opposite holds true. One of the most consistent findings in sport psychology research is that confidence – a belief in one’s abilities – is a positive a predictor of performance. If you have...
Read MoreBon Jovi had it right: And why the Japanese won the Women’s World Cup of Soccer
It’s my life It’s now or never I ain’t gonna live forever I just wanna live while I’m alive. - From “It’s My Life” by Jon Bon Jovi The Japanese stunned the FIFA Women’s World Cup of Soccer today with a win over the United States in a 3-1 penalty shootout after coming from behind to tie the game at 2-2. Japan was 0-25 in previous appearances against the United States. Let me repeat that: Japan had never beaten the United States in 25 matches…until today. How did that happen? How did the Japanese women beat all the odds in the World...
Read MoreRace prep: Coach Debi Bernardes shares her pre-race plan for Ironman France
How do you prepare for a triathlon and especially an Ironman? I asked fellow triathlon coach, Debi Bernardes of UCANDOIT Coaching, who competed in Ironman France yesterday, for her pre-race plan, which is her write up of what she wanted her race day to be like. Interestingly, she almost every goal on her way to a 12 hour finish and 2nd place in her age group. Writing a pre-race plan – with a positive outlook – is a powerful tool that will result in better results. Before the race, she met Mark Rensaw from Team HTC (pro cycling racing team) who commented when Debi told him she...
Read MoreIntroducing the ELITE project
Welcome to the ELITE project! I am excited to announce the formal launch of the ELITE project with the goal to help YOU accelerate YOUR excellence and expedite YOUR results. Q: What is the ELITE project all about? A few weeks ago, I sat down with Sam Horn, Intrigue Expert, professional speaker and author of Pop! to get her help in helping me tie together all the disparate pieces of my business and personal life. I was looking for an answer to one question: What am I all about? What is the common theme of an Eagle Scout, US Naval Academy graduate, cancer survivor, elite level triathlete,...
Read MoreWhat advice do you give to a class of third graders?
I turned 40 two weeks ago. 40 is a milestone. I don’t feel any older, but I’ve been doing some serious reflection on the first forty years of my life and what I want to do the next 40. Last week my mom, who is a retired teacher, asked me to send an email to a teacher friend’s third grade class “about being positive and staying in school.” What do you tell a bunch of third graders? I can’t remember that far back, but I did find my 3rd grade school picture. I thought for a long while and this is what I came up with: Dear Ms. Martinez’ class: Today is...
Read MoreHow old is too old? Diana Nyad is swimming from Florida to Cuba…at age 61
I enjoy swimming and I’ve done a number of open water races up to 2.4 miles as part of an Ironman Triathlon. But to swim 103 miles from Florida to Cuba in the ocean with sharks, man o’war jellyfish while battling changing seas conditions and trying to eat and drink enough is simply incomprehensible to me. Diana Nyad is going to make the 103 mile swim attempt at age 61. This will be her second attempt. Her first attempt was 32 years ago at the age of 29. She swam for more than 49 hours before stopping due to eight foot swells. Why is she doing it? In her interview in...
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