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Sports: What Motivates Athletes?

By Jim Taylor, Ph.D. on October 30, 2009 in The Power of Prime

Motivation is the foundation all athletic effort and accomplishment. Without your desire and determination to improve your sports performances, all of the other mental factors, confidence, intensity, focus, and emotions, are meaningless. To become the best athlete you can be, you must be motivated to do what it takes to maximize your ability and achieve your goals. Read More

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Jim Taylor, Ph.D.

Jim Taylor, Ph.D., is a clinical associate professor at the University of Denver.

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