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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 II
In THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW, at the conclusion of the chase, which resulted in Ichabod Crane’s escape, Washington Irving offered this warning: “…He that runs races with goblin troopers [ghosts], is likely to have rough riding of it.” In other words, if you believe that Headless Horsemen and other apparitions exist, like the alleged flame-throwing pitcher you are about to read about, you will have a tough time in doing whatever you are trying to do.
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.
Don’t Live in the Past. Live in the Moment.
Having a proper mindset is imperative in all sports. This article explores the importance of living in the moment.
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.
How Neuroscience Affects Your Performance
Everyone knows that our brain is important but what about the specific parts? Remember to keep your mind in peak condition so these brain parts can function.
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!
How Chess Helps Your Mentality in Conventional Sports
Did you know that chess and active sports share similar mental skills? Abilities like chunking, decision-making, and spatial skills can improve your performance in both types of sports, and here is how.