The Mindset of a Champion
Becoming a Warrior Against Fear (Updated Reflection)
By Coach Chuck BarnardOriginally written and published January 2, 2022Updated in light of events that followed This article was originally written and published January 2, 2022 and has been updated in light of events that followed. My resolution for the year 2022 was simple yet profound: I will become a warrior against fear. Fear…
How Does a Positive Mindset Lead to Better Health?
A positive mindset has long been associated with various health benefits, both mental and physical. In recent years, research has increasingly supported the idea that the way we think and feel can significantly influence our overall well-being. A positive mindset, characterized by optimism, hopefulness, and a focus on the bright side of life, has been…
Language, Music, and the Word: The interplay between the mind, heart, and spirit.
Language or the conveying of information is one of the unique and wonderful things about being human. While biologists tell us other species use language to communicate, humans are able to create many forms of language. Math is the language of science. Python is the most common language of computer programming. Music is the language…
Mindset and Morality
by Charles Barnard You cannot separate mindset from morality. Your mindset is how your brain organizes information. It is intricately connected to your beliefs and values – your morés. Your morals or your ethics will guide your behavior and attitude because they are a component of your mindset and to a certain extent your identity.…
A Husband’s Tale: Honoring the Past and Embracing the Future in the Aftermath of Loss”
It was the evening of July 21, 2023. I can’t tell you the exact time, but my wife looked at me through her cloudy eyes and mouthed, “I love you.” Just a few hours later at just after 2:00 am July 22, 2022, she passed away. It had all happened much too fast and just…
True Educational Value
$30,091 is the average in-state tuition of over 800 of the top state universities in the United States. For the typical full-time student taking five classes per semester that is over $3000 per class. Most of the people I know who went to college did so when prices weren’t quite so exorbitant, but even so,…
Take Responsibility and Get to Know Yourself
by Charles Barnard In today’s world, it seems to be a dangerous idea to look at what you believe about your self-identity and challenge it. In today’s world, there are some identifying factors we are supposed to celebrate because the individual is being true to themselves. Yet, we know, and people would likely agree,…
The Anatomy of a Slump
by Charles Barnard The Anatomy of a Slump Here are some quotes from two Red Sox players who struggled with slumps. Jarren Duran’s slump was most of his time in the majors last year. Masataka Yoshida’s slump covered most of the beginning of the year. The emphasis is mine. “I made so many swing adjustments…
Money, Relationships, Poverty, and Happiness
by Charles Barnard Can money buy happiness? A common response is no, but it sure helps. Does it? As with many questions such as this the answer is… it depends. Research has clearly shown that the quality of your relationships is the most important factor in determining your long-term well-being and happiness. Given the truth…
A Good Life: The Power of Relationships
by Charles Barnard Start with the presupposition that “The mind is its own place, and in itself can make a heaven of hell, a hell of heaven,” and you will realize that living a good life depends not on your circumstances, but the choices you make about those circumstances. Living a good life is…
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