When he played for the New York Mets, former All-Star catcher Mike Piazza would start his year at the stroke of midnight on New Year’s eve by hitting fastballs in a batting cage. Before making a critical business decision, the CEO of Retro Fitness lies on a mat that simulates a bed of nails. Former ballerina Suzanne Farrell pinched herself just before going on stage. Pro golfer Greg Norman turns the headcover on his driver just before teeing off in a tournament. Tennis star Serena Williams bounces the ball exactly five times before her first serve and two times before her second serve. The founder of a Dallas public relations firm says a simple prayer before every big meeting or interview. Former third baseman Wade Boggs drew the Hebrew symbol for life in the dirt as he entered the batting box.
Rituals That Signal Heightened Performance Focus
Rituals That Signal Heightened Performance…
Rituals That Signal Heightened Performance Focus
When he played for the New York Mets, former All-Star catcher Mike Piazza would start his year at the stroke of midnight on New Year’s eve by hitting fastballs in a batting cage. Before making a critical business decision, the CEO of Retro Fitness lies on a mat that simulates a bed of nails. Former ballerina Suzanne Farrell pinched herself just before going on stage. Pro golfer Greg Norman turns the headcover on his driver just before teeing off in a tournament. Tennis star Serena Williams bounces the ball exactly five times before her first serve and two times before her second serve. The founder of a Dallas public relations firm says a simple prayer before every big meeting or interview. Former third baseman Wade Boggs drew the Hebrew symbol for life in the dirt as he entered the batting box.