I hate losing. It goes without saying. I’m sure you’re the same. But it is a necessary part of winning. No one wins all the time. No one. The best performers in every domain have had losses. Even big losses. You are going to lose. Losses can compound on themselves quickly. I have a young […]
read moreFollowing on from the last article (A problem well defined is a problem half solved). Once the goal state has been very clearly defined, its time to analyse the gap between where you are right now and that very state. A clearly defined goal without a plan, is after all little more than a wish. […]
read moreThis is one of my maxims in my performance coaching work. It’s designed to address the problem of getting stuck in vagueness. This very common problem shows up in a great many aspects of life, and it prevents forward progress in people at every level from beginner to pro. The probelm: Goals are expressed in […]
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Injury rehabilitation isn’t just about short-term recovery—it’s about ensuring long-term movement health and preventing chronic pain. Many people rush back to activity too soon or skip rehab altogether, leading to compensations, weakness, and reinjury risks.
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Foreshadowing | A powerful tool for staying on track. Often in self help literature we are told to use visualisation of our goals completed, to spark motivation and get us into action. However research not only suggests that this isn’t all that affective, but may even be counter productive. Forgive me for being crude, but […]
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“I don’t have enough time”. Be honest, how often have these words escaped your lips? It’s a symptom of our frantic lives, our relentless striving, the background pressure brought upon us by the endless shit we’re missing out on. It feels like such a true and honest statement. ‘I ran out of time, I had […]
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The Kaizen Principle. Kaizen is a Japanese principle that roughly translates to ‘tiny improvements made consistently over a long time add up to large changes’. Previously, I urged you to start small, because doing so allows you to overcome the inertia of the initial action and from there you can build momentum. In the same […]
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Develop a reflective practice to stay on track. In my 20+ years coaching, I can tell you one truism that I suggest you really take in. Anyone can start a wellness or fitness regimen, but it is how long you can be consistent that determines your success. Most fall off the wagon pretty quickly. Some […]
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How focusing on actual behaviours rather than outcomes leads to better outcomes. Outcomes are out of your control. You cannot simply you desire an outcome and it occurs. All you can do is decide to take the actions that might lead you there. For example; You cannot simple decide to weigh less. You can decide […]
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Strategy and tactics for finally making massive changes this new year. It’s a familiar story every new year. Thousands of people making resolutions to get in shape, transform their health and finally feel and look well. A few weeks, or at best months, down the line and they’ve failed, maybe even given up. New years […]
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