World Class Thinking

19 children and 2 teachers are being buried in Uvalde, Texas this weekend; the innocent victims of another mass shooting. The National Rifle Association decided to hold their convention anyway, creating outrage and protests. Some of the entertainers cancelled out of respect for the families, others, like President Trump, spoke at the meeting. Was it right for the NRA to hold a gun convention following a mass murder of 19 children? Are they right, or evil? Do they really care about how these parents feel? Or should they have gone about business as usual? (which is what they did) Gun control

Mental Toughness/Critical Thinking question #2 of our series on contoversial subjects that matter. The purpose of this question is to engage in robust, yet civil discourse, minus ad hominem attacks. The United States and democracy are in peril, and the consequences of complicity could be grave. We need to speak up, respectfully, and find common ground with those whom we disagree. Watch this short video and weigh-in.

It’s time for civil discourse to take over in the United States, and around the world, to help us find middle ground on issues that matter. Lets replace ad hominem attacks with thoughtful debate, no matter how heated the subject. Mental Toughness means emotional control; as well as the ability to think critically under pressure. Public figures and politicians appear to be more interested in ratings and getting elected than leading. So in the spirit of robust, yet respectful debate, I’m challenging this 15,000 person community to engage. Our first debate involves Roe vs. Wade, and whether or not it should

What is the ultimate state of mind for high performance in sports, business and life? It’s probably not what you think. Mental Toughness is about emotional control, and this state of mind provides the fertile ground necessary to manifest it. Watch this 57 second video and catapult your results.

At the beginning of Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, I received around 20 emails from clients in Kiev. Most were afraid of how far Putin might go, and others were defiant and ready to take up arms. Since then, President Zelensky and the Ukrainian people have inspired the world with their willingness to fight for democracy and the country they love. The mental toughness tool I recommended to these clients, beyond their raw courage, is the same one I used with professional and Olympic athletes. Watch this short video and see if this is something you can use in your life.