Growth – ARTHUR CODDINGTON

Making Friends with Chaos

Arthur Coddington — Fri, 29 Mar 2019 15:16:27 +0000

Using data is a key to improvement. To separate ourselves from others, we should embrace chaos.

Why We Should Always Be Learning

Arthur Coddington — Mon, 03 Dec 2018 23:09:47 +0000

I believe in learning. Not as measured in diplomas, but learning as measured in intellectual adventure, physical training or creative practice. I don’t care why you’re learning, as long as you are. Almost.

Believing The Praise. And Using It.

Arthur Coddington — Mon, 30 Jul 2018 17:36:13 +0000

One of my dreams as a freestyle player was being named Player of the Year (POTY). Winning big titles was important too, but there was something special about the idea of being POTY. The one person people remembered as making the most impact in a given year. Usually these awards are subjective, so you never …

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Achieving Vulnerability

Arthur Coddington — Fri, 08 Dec 2017 21:35:20 +0000

Top performers can seem like freaks of nature, impervious to pressure, perpetually healthy and prepared for battle. Invulnerable. I believe it’s the opposite. Being vulnerable can be mistaken for a sign of weakness, but it can actually be one of our biggest strengths. Don’t get me wrong, top performers are often freaks of nature. As …

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Those Damned Expectations

Arthur Coddington — Wed, 11 Oct 2017 18:54:53 +0000

Peak performance is about paradox. Be intense and stay relaxed at the same time. Play with bravado and humility simultaneously. Be fully trained nearly beyond the bounds of health – and fully rested too. The bigger picture of peak performance is the same. When we commit to big goals, we can be seduced by the …

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Plateaus and Four Ways to Get Past Them

Arthur Coddington — Thu, 28 Sep 2017 20:09:52 +0000

Everyone hits plateaus on the way to impossible goals, but there are things you can do to get past them more quickly: staying with the plan, changing the plan, easing up and staying one step ahead. Why Am I Stuck On This #@?!ing Plateau? I’ve hit a plateau. Actually I’ve hit hundreds. We all reach …

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Creating Deep Mastery from Repetition: Expertise

Arthur Coddington — Mon, 25 Aug 2014 17:05:55 +0000

In this series we are looking at how repetition can create deeper and deeper layers of mastery. Last time, we looked at discipline. This time we go one level deeper, to expertise. LEVEL 2 – REPETITION CREATES EXPERTISE While level 1 of DEEP mastery – discipline – is about going beyond expectations by practicing, level …

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Creating Deep Mastery from Repetition: Discipline

Arthur Coddington — Mon, 18 Aug 2014 17:30:02 +0000

There’s a leap from having raw talent to doing something about it. That’s where repetition (aka practice) comes in. Raw talent will lead to incredible peak moments, but the practiced expert is going to win out in the long run. Natural brilliance is no match for strong skills developed deep and wide. It’s why the …

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What Mountain Will You Climb At 61 Years Old?

Arthur Coddington — Tue, 06 May 2014 18:50:07 +0000

This is a stunning video about passion, longevity, vitality and family. Rock climber Francisco Marin is 61 years old. He found his passion, devoted himself to it, and wove the rest of his life around it. As he shows us photos from throughout his life, we see the richness, the many chapters, the varied interests, …

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Why Michael Phelps Shouldn’t Retire – And Neither Will I

Arthur Coddington — Fri, 25 Apr 2014 02:58:36 +0000

Michael Phelps swam the 4th fastest 100m butterly time in the world tonight, and the media headlines are about losing. This is how we know the media has no clue about elite performance. Phelps, the greatest swimmer ever, finished second to Ryan Lochte, who may end up as the second best swimmer ever. He did …

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