The Power of Perception
These studies give you some tools to use before your next training session or race to increase performance.
Optimal Arousal in Powerlifting
Ever step onto the platform with raging, psyched up adrenaline coursing through your veins…but you end up missing the lift?
Control What You Can
I’m hoping that by the time this article gets published, things are on their way back to normal, but in the meantime (and even if they are), there are a few key tools I’ve given my clients to help them to mentally move forward (not just survive) when we feel a lack of control.
Do You Have a Task- or Process-Oriented Mindset?
A couple of years ago, I was fixated on all the wrong things. The big picture was out of scope. I urge you to take the time to slow down on accomplishing tasks and enjoy the process. Build relationships and make memories — you’ll regret it if you don’t.
Mindset: The Difference Between Success and Failure
People who succeed in this world have an iron will and a never-say-die mentality. Do you?
Instilling A Growth Mindset
During his first soccer season, there were several things I said to my son each week in hopes of helping him understand that no matter what he does in life, it will take work to get there.
Cus D’Amato — Past, Present and Future Thoughts
Evaluating the past is important for fixing things that you did wrong. Looking forward to the future is important for setting goals. But if you do these things at the wrong time, you’ll run into trouble.
Mental Characteristics of Successful Powerlifters
In my years of powerlifting, I have seen some really gifted people go nowhere, and some really poorly suited people do very well. Mindset is everything.
Confidence — What Separates the Elite from the Novice
Where is your confidence and what are you willing to do to strengthen it?
WATCH: The Keyhole Barbell Mindset
Keyhole Barbell isn’t meant to be comfortable — it’s meant to scare you. And it will.
You Aren't Original...and Neither Am I
How are your ideas, new or recycled, helping anyone but yourself?
Goals, Weight Loss, and Motivation
So why aren’t you achieving your goals? Maybe you can tell me the answer, but no matter what your answer is, it is always the same answer.
The Thinking Beast: The Necessity of Being a Consummate Individual
I won’t focus on only one field because I want to do the best I possibly could in each field.
The Mindset of a Powerlifter
The world of powerlifting is a small enclave overshadowed by the field of bodybuilding.
The Mindset Behind a Great Bench Press
What does everyone want? A bigger bench press of course. Let’s face it—people don’t walk up to you and ask, “So what do you curl?” Everyone wants to know how much you can bench. Well, I can bench press a lot, and I’m going to share some tips with you.
