A little less frustrating

Simon Harling's blog on fitness, coaching, and personal leadership Blocking out 3 hours of my day to write and then finishing the day with fewer words on my page than when I started has… The post A little less frustrating appeared first on SimonHarli...

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Apr 19, 2023
Knowledge of the game

Simon Harling's blog on fitness, coaching, and personal leadership Compared to their full-time or elite counterparts, volunteer coaches know less about their sport. To close the gap in knowledge of the game, coach education… The post Knowledge of the...

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Apr 18, 2023
Player of the year

Simon Harling's blog on fitness, coaching, and personal leadership Picking a player of the year feels predictable. Only one goalkeeper, LevYashin, has ever won the prestigious Ballon d’Or since its inception in 1956. But… The post Player of the year...

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Apr 17, 2023
Props

Simon Harling's blog on fitness, coaching, and personal leadership Yesterday I was at Propyard Bristol, a platform for creatives. “Making space for creativity, culture, and shared experience” is their tagline. Whom do you think… The post Props appear...

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Apr 16, 2023
Create tension that you can tolerate

Simon Harling's blog on fitness, coaching, and personal leadership We know our response to strength training. A period of recovery and adaptation follows a stressful event (not being late to the gym) but lifting… The post Create tension that you can...

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Apr 15, 2023
Bloke in the pub said.

Simon Harling's blog on fitness, coaching, and personal leadership If the bloke in the pub happens to be a lawyer, a headmaster, or a successful businessman their opinion may sway you. A polished, well-rehearsed… The post Bloke in the pub said. appea...

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Apr 14, 2023
Sunk costs

Simon Harling's blog on fitness, coaching, and personal leadership The world is waiting for you, not your baggage. The post Sunk costs appeared first on SimonHarlingBlog.

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Apr 13, 2023
Creative Tension

Simon Harling's blog on fitness, coaching, and personal leadership I’ve recruited a number of graduates into work placements. And on the other side of the fence, I’ve worked for free to gain experience. Both… The post Creative Tension appeared first...

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Apr 12, 2023
We shall see

Simon Harling's blog on fitness, coaching, and personal leadership The hope is the choice of B over A creates the change you seek. And it’s likely that you needed to downplay A to choose… The post We shall see appeared first on SimonHarlingBlog.

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Apr 11, 2023
Time well spent

Simon Harling's blog on fitness, coaching, and personal leadership There is little point in asking a “hanging judge” for leniency. A strength coach will have no sympathy when you show up tired from running… The post Time well spent appeared first on...

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Apr 10, 2023