Mindset & Performance Psychology

Discover why intelligent, self-aware people get stuck in overthinking — and how to break free from the mental loop that blocks clear decisions.

Confidence doesn’t come from proving yourself to others. It comes from studying your own patterns, reactions, and choices—and choosing with intent, not impulse.

When anxiety creeps in, most people think the solution is to think harder or push through. But mental strength is about regaining clarity in chaos. This piece breaks down five subtle but powerful ways to feel more in control when life feels too full.

What if the life you’re building doesn’t need to lead to escape or burnout? In this piece, I explore why success without alignment leaves us empty — and how to build a life that actually feels like yours.

Someone recently asked me, “You’ve got this presence — but are you like this all the time? Do you have a weakness?” It made me stop. Not because I was offended, but because that question captured something most people get wrong about mental strength. It’s not about being “on” all the time. It’s about who you are when no one’s looking.

You can chase big goals and still lose pieces of yourself along the way. This piece is for the high performers who are tired of staying disconnected in the name of success - and ready to rebuild without burning out.

You can look like you have it all together and still feel like something’s not right. That doesn’t make you weak. It makes you real. This one’s for the high performers who are tired of hiding the parts of themselves that don’t fit the polished version. You don’t need to burn it all down. But maybe, just maybe... it’s time to rebuild differently. Read the full piece. You’ll feel seen.

Feeling foggy even when you're doing all the right things? Discover why the real problem isn’t discipline — it’s mental load. Learn how cognitive load impacts athletic performance and what to do about it.

Motivation often crumbles under pressure, but why? Science reveals that discipline and willpower alone aren't enough. Find out what works...

What if your biggest goals aren’t really about the achievement—but the feeling you think they’ll bring?