The Terrific Power of Optimism in Sports Success
August 13th, 2009 // 6:49 am @ Dr. Jack Singer
Wise old Abe Lincoln described a pessimist as someone who “finds difficulty in every opportunity,” while an optimist is someone who “finds opportunity in every difficulty.” This principle is particularly true in athletics. Much research has shown that athletes and teams that have an optimistic interpretation of their performance (especially after losing) will consistently outperform [...]
Category : Applied Sports Psychology