Cracking the Athlete’s Brain

By whchambers | 08/28/2023

Researchers are showing everyday athletes how to train their brains to perform like the pros Original article by Alex Hutchison, Outside magazine, Dec 30, 2013 It goes without saying that Olympic athletes need to be strong, fit, and tough. But none of that matters if they aren’t capable of adapting quickly to unexpected circum-stances. Take…

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How the brain regulates performance – Faster Podcast

By whchambers | 06/10/2023

Conversation with Prof Tim Noakes MD Prof Tim Noakes, is well known in the world of sports science and considered an expert in this subject. Originally born in Harare, Zimbabwe, he grew up in South Africa, studying Medicine and Exercise Science.  He is the author of several books on exercise and nutrition, including the Lore…

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“Nobody Cares. Work Harder.”

By whchambers | 05/25/2023

Sharing Lockdown Lessons from inspiring teams and athletes in different sports from around the world. “Nobody Cares. Work Harder.” The mantra pushing the one team to grand final glory. Original article by Adrian Proszenko, Chief Rugby League Reporter for the Sydney Morning Herald October 2020. Of all of the inspirational quotes that adorned the makeshift…

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Keeping Faith & Keeping It Real. The Stockdale Paradox

By whchambers | 12/24/2020

As all around the world, lives are turned upside down by Corona Virus, and as families around the world are hunkering down to stand-firm in the face of the second wave, I was reminded of the mindset, and approach of Admiral Stockdale. Brilliantly codified and shared by Jim Collins in his best seller, From Good…

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