Peak Performance: The Blog

At the moment of glory, no one is as revered as much as the successful athlete. Few people go through as rigorous training and preparation as the world-class athlete. Everything that they do is designed for success. They have another special quality. It is how they prepare mentally and emotionally that help them to make quick decisions, perform flawlessly, under pressure in a highly public forum. This preparation is the basis of this blog. Enter their world.

Monday, March 30, 2009

Tiger Woods Continues to Add to the Legend

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"I'm in serious disbelief. I don't think I've ever seen him make a putt when he had to have one. And that was the epitome o...
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Friday, March 27, 2009

The End of the "To-Do Lists"

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Where has a "To-do list" ever gotten anybody? Time management gurus stick to the notion that having a sound "to-do list...
Thursday, March 26, 2009

Tim Tebow Pledge Is Immortalized

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“To the fans, the Gator Nation, I’m sorry. Extremely sorry. But I promise you one thing: a lot of good will come from this. You will never s...
Friday, March 20, 2009

Rivalry or Respect: Roger Federer vs. Rafael Nadal

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"People forget it's not only about forehands and backhands. Both these guys display character you don't always see in big-time...
Thursday, March 05, 2009

Terrell Owens: Peak Performance Case Study

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Should any NFL team take a chance on Terrell Owens, the recently released wide-receiver of the NFL Dallas Cowboys? Should the Cowboys have ...
Thursday, February 26, 2009

Brad Lidge: Understanding Performance and Perfection

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“The biggest thing for me is to not get caught up in stats in terms of perfection and non-perfection. You start with the goal that you wa...
Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Marvin Harrison, Indianapolis Colts: Peak Performance Case Study

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"I've always treasured the time I've had with him because I respected him so much as a person. He worked so hard at his craft ,...
Friday, February 20, 2009

Rewind to Beijing 2008--Mike Krzyzewski: Leading USA Basketball to Olympic Gold Through Planning and Preparation

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"The amount of time we had to put into this was substantial. For more than three years, we were in constant touch, constant planning ,...
Tuesday, February 03, 2009

Mike Tomlin: Glimpses of a Championship Head Coach

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"It's like chess to me. I like to control my emotions because I want to see things with clarity. I think that's what my team...
Monday, February 02, 2009

Pittsburgh Steelers: Model for an NFL Franchise

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"They've run a model franchise. I think everyone in Pittsburgh recognizes how proud they are of the Steelers. We in the NFL recog...

Steelers's Super Bowl Win: Overcoming Adversity

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“We’re a team that doesn’t blink in the face of adversity. It’s never going to be pretty, or perfect, if you will, but they have a great dea...
Sunday, February 01, 2009

Kurt Warner: Designs on a Legacy

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"I want people to respect me as a guy who works his butt off, that tries to be great every time he does anything, and he wants the play...
Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Respecting Institutions: The Right Way to Compete

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“I was in awe every time I walked onto the field. That’s respect . I was taught you never, ever disrespect your opponents or your teammates...
Friday, January 23, 2009

Checklist Reduces Deaths in Surgery

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A checklist for surgical teams can significantly lower the number of deaths and complications , researchers are reporting. A year after s...
Thursday, January 22, 2009

New York Jets' New Coach Reveals Mindset

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"I'm not afraid of the expectations being high. They should be high -- we are a team that won nine games last year. I'll meet ...
Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Cardinal Accountability: Getting to the Super Bowl

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"It feels good. It's my job. I want to make sure I'm accountable . If not, I get that death stare from Kurt." --Larry F...
Monday, January 12, 2009

Philadelphia Eagles: Catching Fire at the Right Time

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"We're playing with heart and everybody knows we have one goal in mind , and that's just to make it to the end." --Trent ...

Winning Notes from the NFC Divisional Playoffs

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“You can lean on him all the time. He has great experience playing deep into the playoffs, two Super Bowls and he’s played phenomenal for u...
Friday, January 09, 2009

Florida Gators: BCS National Champions

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"There's no feeling like being a champion. I love it. There's nothing like it." --Percy Harvin, University of Florida wide...
Wednesday, January 07, 2009

Striving for a National Championship in BCS Game

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"I picture things in my mind before I try to go accomplish it." --Chris Brown, Oklahoma Sooner running back. Brown, who has starte...
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