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Push against human nature and build self-confidence Sep 21, 2022

What’s an invisible jury? It’s a jury you can’t see. It’s one that you create in your head.

Do you fear its power to convict — of not being good enough, a...

Protect the mental health of referees Sep 14, 2022

I hear people complain about reffing. If you want better, shut up. it’s OK to notice and be critical. Refs know when they make mistakes.

So why do I say shut up? I’ve spent...

Sticks and Stones Sep 07, 2022

Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me.

I heard that a lot as a kid. The intent was to lessen the impact of name calling and words, when dealing with bullies.

At...

The Frosty Atmosphere Aug 24, 2022

This week, Scott Frost, the head football coach at Nebraska, got a frosty response to comments he made about his offensive line coach. He’d coach them so hard that they would throw up 15...

Learn how to let go and develop emotional agility Aug 17, 2022

Do you have butterfingers?

Don’t worry if you don’t — I’m not going to smear you or bar you from anything. I’ll actually pat you on the back if you do.

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Utilizing a Fixed Mindset Aug 10, 2022

Last week I talked about reframing. Mindset is an example of framing or a mental model.

Carol Dweck’s book Mindset popularized mindsets — specifically the growth...

Reframing Your Perspective with M&Ms Aug 03, 2022

I used to work for M&M Mars in quality control. The rejects were mine to eat. I got fired for throwing away each M&M with a W, 3, E or B on it. I was dumbfounded. I didn’t understand...

1,000 Mental Skills in Your Pocket Jul 20, 2022

This week I turned 50 — a big milestone.

A big birthday like that is a reminder that I have done a lot of living, and that I have a lot of living left to do.

One of my...

The Power of PAWS Jul 13, 2022

A bear walks into a bar and says: “I’ll have a beer and a ……… hamburger.”

The bartender says: “Why the big pause?”

Why am I talking about it?...

Creating Your Own Safety Jun 29, 2022

Safety. It’s something that has been on my mind quite a bit.

We all know it’s more than just a word. We all need it. Lately, our safety feels threatened.

I put a lot of thought into...

Navigating the Locker Room Jun 22, 2022

Last week, I was approached by a friend who shares a love of sports and kids.

His name is Dana Thiede. He’s a hockey referee, a hockey dad, and he devotes a lot of his time to work with...

The Heart Lock-In Technique Jun 15, 2022

In past episodes, I’ve talked about the Inner Balance^TM app, which trains you to improve your heart rate variability. The app gives you live feedback about the consistency of your...

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