David Shields
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What is "Decompetition" and Why Does it Matter?
Get out a piece of paper and draw a line down the middle. On the left side, list all the benefits that you can think of that come from contesting (whether in sports, in school, in business, in politics, etc.). On the right side, list the negative things that often spring from contests. These may include such internal things as stress and anxiety, as well as external behaviors... (posted by David 3 years 27 days ago.)
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Get out a piece of paper and draw a line down the middle. On the left side, list all the benefits that you can think of that come from contesting (whether in sports, in school, in business, in politics, etc.). On the right side, list the negative things that often spring from contests. These may include such internal things as stress and anxiety, as well as external behaviors... (posted by David 3 years 27 days ago.)
Beyond Idiotic Sports Coaching
Let's face it. There are a great many terrific coaches. There are also a lot of idiots prowling the sidelines. I don't mean to be derogatory; simply accurate. By "idiot," however, I don't mean what the word typically connotes today. Rather, I'm returning to its original usage. In ancient Greece, an idiot was a person who was only concerned about their own good. An idiot was someone who was self-centered. They were not... (posted by David 3 years 35 days ago.)
Let's face it. There are a great many terrific coaches. There are also a lot of idiots prowling the sidelines. I don't mean to be derogatory; simply accurate. By "idiot," however, I don't mean what the word typically connotes today. Rather, I'm returning to its original usage. In ancient Greece, an idiot was a person who was only concerned about their own good. An idiot was someone who was self-centered. They were not... (posted by David 3 years 35 days ago.)
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