God, Sport Anxiety, and a Prayer Request

Hi, Tonight at 6pm I enter a 72-hour DeColores Christian retreat, and I ask that you pray for me as I dedicate this retreat to finding God’s will in my work and how I may best serve you. It has long been on my heart to do more and make a bigger...

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Apr 21, 2022
True or False: You don't need motivation?

Hello, You probably think "Of course I need motivation!" and I guess that would be true. The challenge is we are often motivated to do two opposite things at once. We are motivated to workout and to rest (conflict). We are motivated to diet and eat c...

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Apr 15, 2022
The Casualties of Inconsistency are ...

Hello, Credit goes to one of my high-performers this week who inspired the first post below. We've worked together for a while, and I didn't have to say a work as he told me some of his anxious symptoms were returning. He quickly added, "but I have f...

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Apr 09, 2022
You're not an "over-achiever" but you can do this ...

Good morning, I want share a couple snapshots of my latest presentation with FaR Out Volleyball. This was the last in a series of trainings over the season, this time focusing on overcoming anxiety and perfectionism (can anyone relate?!?). What an en...

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Apr 02, 2022
I don't believe in luck ... and neither should you

Happy St. Patrick's Day, I'm feeling very Irish today, remembering my Dad who was from County Kerry, Ireland before coming over to NYC when he was just 18 to start a life in America. He was always so proud of his heritage and loved to go to the parad...

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Mar 17, 2022
Don't wait for motivation. I'll tell you why ...

Happy Friday, Forgive my focus on the CrossFit Open, but I've been enjoying the challenge. Not because I'm winning (LOL, I'm not) - but because I love feeling how hard I can push. And even more, I love this community. The support from literally every...

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Mar 11, 2022
What if the worst happens? I tell you inside

Good Friday morning, The CrossFit Open has gotten off to a good start. With a series of wall walks, 50# dumbbell snatches and box jump overs I placed in the top 37th percentile in the world for men my age. Tonight is a couplet of 225# deadlifts and b...

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Mar 04, 2022
You Can Feel Better and Still Not Play Better!

Happy Friday, I came across a research study today that will help me tonight in the first workout of the CrossFit Open (and help you too, whenever you are anxious to perform). A great reminder of how confidence is independent of our performance and w...

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Feb 25, 2022
I ask you, "If not now, when?"

Hello from gorgeous Tulum, Mexico! I have two "long distance" messages for you this weekend. A motivational message from Tulum Crossfit, and fantastic news for high achievers in Florida! Check them out below.Best,Dr E***Si No Ahora, Cuándo?I'm spendi...

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Feb 19, 2022
Only 10% of you are getting the help you need

Good morning, I dove into some unsettling statistics this week and discovered:More than 75% of our student-athletes aren't sleeping enough. 40-50% suffer some sort of abuse during their career. A third are suffering with mental health issues and Onl...

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Feb 10, 2022