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Oscar Wilde

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Other People’s Mistakes

Last night on a flight from Atlanta, our pilot slammed on the brakes shortly after landing. People flew forward in their seats. Bags crashed into the side of the overhead bins. You could hear the gasps throughout the cabin. At that moment, you were glad you had done what the stewardess told you to do: […]

When Feedback Fails

The other night at practice, coaches began discussing an athlete who seems to reject feedback from whomever offers it. We wondered why certain athletes accept feedback when others don’t. But this turns out to be the wrong question. The issue isn’t why some athletes reject feedback. The issue is how well the coaches give it. […]