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Was “Fast Eddie” a Pioneer in “Zone” Psychology? A Story about Ambition, the Moment, and “The Zone”
You may have heard of “The Zone” as it applies to athletic competition – something like, he or she is playing as if they are in “The Zone.” But what does that truly mean?
A Story for Halloween: Is Fear Why You Fail? Part I
In a scene from the movie, THE DARK KNIGHT RISES, an elderly man, a fellow prison inmate of Bruce Wayne (Batman), tells him that fear is why he has not been able to escape from the prison by climbing up a cylindrical tunnel, just as others had failed for the same reason. “Fear is why you fail,” the man said. Wayne said that he was not afraid and demonstrated that by climbing the tunnel to freedom. In sports, is fear why an athlete fails? Perhaps these articles relating a 19th-century American short story about the supernatural, which is often associated with Halloween (Part I), and a real-life example of an alleged fire-balling high school pitcher (Part II) may help you to understand the nature of fear, how opponents may use one’s fear to defeat them, and how fear can prevent an athlete from becoming successful.
The Power of Distraction… and Controversy
Focus and distraction go hand in hand. In the world of sports, the former is absolutely necessary. This article will go over the intricacies of distractions with examples and connections to the sports world.
The Conscious Brain vs. the Unconscious Brain
There are significant differences between the conscious and the unconscious parts of your brain. Knowing them can unlock doors in your life that could lead to growth.
You Can’t “Try” to Hit a Baseball
You probably heard the phrase “your mindset is key”. But what does that really mean? It means that you can’t try hitting a baseball. You should allow yourself to hit!