Sport and Competition
Athleticism, Sportsmanship

From schoolyard chants to Super Bowl championships, playful competition finds its way into nearly all aspects of culture. Fighting to win draws on cooperation, concentration, coordination, and creativity--things worth striving for in their own right. That's why sports are more than just fun and games.

Here we offer commentary on what leads to greatness (whether on the playing field or the chess board), why we care who wins, and how to achieve your personal best. On your marks!

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Sport and Competition Blogs

  • Dr. Jeffrey Spencer

    Become Your Own Champion

    How to create a winning mindset
  • Dr. Steven Ungerleider

    Fair Catch

    Exploring life lessons children can take away from sports.
  • John Tauer

    Goal Posts

    Commentary on the complex relationships between motivation, performance, competition, cooperation, and goals.
  • Steven Kotler

    The Playing Field

    Sport and Culture Through the Lens of Science
  • Jim Taylor

    The Power of Prime

    The cluttered mind uncluttered.
  • Richard Lovett and Holly Hight

    The Winning Athletes

    Confessions of a competitive mind.
  • Richard Ginsburg

    Psychology of Sport

    From the games of youth to the big leagues
  • Brian Tompkins

    View From The Dugout

    A College Coach's Perspective

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