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Trusting the Process Over Results, A Universal Lesson for the 2024 Summer Olympics

On the occasion of the opening of the 2024 Summer Olympics, I would like to share with you the interest I have always had in how some high-level athletes keep themselves motivated when it takes months to achieve a better result. I read their books, listened to podcasts, and watched video interviews. Initially, I was impressed by their strength, ability to perform so well, and … Continue reading Trusting the Process Over Results, A Universal Lesson for the 2024 Summer Olympics

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The Brain Benefits of Physical Activity: A Neuroscientific Perspective

In this blog post, I highlight the critical connection between physical activity and brain health, explaining the benefits and encouraging you to incorporate regular exercise into your lives. Physical activity is well-known for its benefits to health and well-being, but did you know it’s also crucial for our brain? Neuroscience reveals that movement is so deeply embedded in our DNA that it’s necessary for the … Continue reading The Brain Benefits of Physical Activity: A Neuroscientific Perspective

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Playing For Each Other- A Football Cliche Goes Deep

It’ Super Bowl week!  All the football cliches are on full display this time of year. “Leave it all on the field.” “Take one game at a time.”  You know the rest of them…. But there’s one sports cliche that caught my attention more than usual over the past few weeks- playing for each other. Continue reading Playing For Each Other- A Football Cliche Goes Deep

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Why Sports Make Me Feel Alive

I’m going to do something risky here. First, revisit a topic that my brilliant colleague Jack Canfora recently covered inspirationally and beautifully in Why Sports Help Me. And secondly do something I’m not qualified to do by giving a sports recap. But as Wise and Shine is a community of writers and readers, I’m thinking you all will be generous enough to go with me … Continue reading Why Sports Make Me Feel Alive