“The secret is that everything is always on the line. The more present we are at practice, the more present we will be in competition, in the boardroom, at the exam, the operating table, the big stage. If we have any hope of attaining excellence, let alone of showing what we’ve got under pressure, we have to be prepared by… — Josh Waitzkin Copy Share
“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 turning adversity to my advantage. That said, there are times when the body needs to heal, but those are ripe opportunities to deepen the mental, technical, internal side of my game. When aiming for the top,… — Josh Waitzkin Copy Share
“there are clear distinctions between what it takes to be decent, what it takes to be good, what it takes to be great, and what it takes to be among the best. If your goal is to be mediocre, then you have a considerable margin for error. You can get depressed when fired and mope around waiting for someone to… — Josh Waitzkin Copy Share
“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
