The images are self contained historical artifacts that I use to prove to myself that I've lived and experienced (*) the things I have. [..]via The mindset of one photographer (*) by Kirk Tuck (*).
We are all on a journey (*) through life and the only important thing in my mind is to understand (*) where I've been and where I might be going. The camera helps me keep track of my progress.
Julie Snyder on Getting to the Core of It :
[what] has been very helpful to always keep in mind when approaching any story is that for the most part, people always have a reason for doing what they’re doing, even if it’s one that they can’t necessarily articulate – sometimes it’s even subconscious.via Binge-Worthy Podcasts: "Serial" and "S-Town's" Julie Snyder by Monica Alford.There are reasons to not jump to conclusions and not assume intentions, but instead to really pursue what those reasons are and what the mindset is behind them. I think that has really yielded for us sometimes the most interesting and emotional and meaningful stories. I think it makes the story better.
fearlessness (*) is not the same as the absence of fear (*).via We’re both scared but for different reasons (*) by Jeremy Rolleston (*).
The fearless person is well aware of the fear she faces.
The fear, though, becomes a compass, not a barrier.
It becomes a way to know what to do next, not something that has to be denied or an evil demon to be extinguished.
When we deny our fear, we make it stronger (*). And trying to deny it doesn’t make us fearless (*).
But acknowledging your fear and moving on / choosing a new [brave (*)] mindset (*) is one that permits it to exist without strengthening it or letting it control (*) you.
I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career.
I've lost almost 300 games.
26 times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed.
I've failed over and over and over again in my life.
And that is why I succeed.
This may seem odd, but it is central to the belief system of most top performers. Remember the Nike advert where Michael Jordon says [the above]?
Many were bemused by the message, but to Jordan - a living, breathing testament to the growth mindset - it expressed a deep and urgent truth: in order to become the greatest basketball player of all time, you have to embrace failure.'Mental toughness and heart are a lot stronger than some of the physical advantages you might have,'he said.'I've always believed that.'
I must admit when I first heard Wayne Goldsmith, an Australian sports scientist, speak about this I was a bit put off.
My thought was how can focus on winning the workout and still have something left for competition?
The more I thought about it the more sense it made.
Before I can ever think about winning in competition I must win the workouts consistently.
It is a mindset that each athlete must bring to every training session.
It is a convergence of psychology and physiology that accumulates over time.
An athlete who is confident in their preparation is an athlete who has a chance in competition.
To win the workout it must meet the following criteria:
- The workout must be completed with concentration on the task at hand.
- The workout must be done with the effort required, nothing less. This should be a given.
- The workout must be done with intensity. Effort does not equal intensity
- The drills and exercises must be done precision and quality
- Finally the athlete has to be accountable for their performance during training.
