“In short, I was a mess. I had learned as a boy how to deal with distraction in a given moment, but the larger distractions of my life were overwhelming me. In an isolated situation, I could overcome the issues—I’ve… — Josh Waitzkin Copy Share Image
“The secret is that everything is always on the line. The more present we are at practice, the more present we will be in… — Josh Waitzkin Copy Share Image
“I knew how to block out my issues in a sprint, but in marathons I ran out of gas. Consistency became a critical problem.… — Josh Waitzkin Copy Share Image
“While a fixation on results is certainly unhealthy, short-term goals can be useful developmental tools if they are balanced within a nurturing long-term philosophy.” — Josh Waitzkin Copy Share Image
“successful people shoot for the stars, put their hearts on the line in every battle, and ultimately discover that the lessons learned from the… — Josh Waitzkin Copy Share Image
“Just as the yin-yang symbol possesses a kernel of light in the dark, and of dark in the light, creative leaps are grounded in… — Josh Waitzkin Copy Share Image
“some of the brightest kids prove to be the most vulnerable to becoming helpless, because they feel the need to live up to and… — Josh Waitzkin Copy Share Image
“A key component of high-level learning is cultivating a resilient awareness that is the older, conscious embodiment of a child’s playful obliviousness.” — Josh Waitzkin Copy Share Image
“If I want to be the best, I have to take risks others would avoid, always optimizing the learning potential of the moment and… — Josh Waitzkin Copy Share Image
“there are clear distinctions between what it takes to be decent, what it takes to be good, what it takes to be great, and… — Josh Waitzkin Copy Share Image
“One of the most critical strengths of a superior competitor in any discipline—whether we are speaking about sports, business negotiations, or even presidential debates—is… — Josh Waitzkin Copy Share Image
One idea I taught was the importance of regaining presence and clarity of mind after making a serious error — Josh Waitzkin Copy Share Image
“In performance training, first we learn to flow with whatever comes. Then we learn to use whatever comes to our advantage. Finally, we learn… — Josh Waitzkin Copy Share Image
