Dan Brown writes books that are perfect for holidays. After the success of the DaVinci Code he had a tough job on his hands but I think he’s done well. While the usual criticisms apply – his dialogue and characters are pretty wooden – his assemblage of research is superb and interesting, and some of […]
Archives for November 2009
Each One Teach One
I’ve just returned from a holiday to South Africa – so brace yourself, because I saw so much that made me think “ooh, that’s a blog.” Anyway, one of the defining moments of the holiday was a trip to Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was held prisoner for 18 years. The tour begins deceptively, taking […]
Smile Your Way to Success
If you’re not enjoying your training it’s going to seriously affect your motivation and performance levels. Find out how to use enjoyment as a way to take you to another level.
Learning from a Pro
I’m the sports mind coach of Pat McAleese, a promising young boxer who has gone from 90 to 23 in the rankings in the time I’ve been working with him. This is an article I wrote when we switched roles and he trained me in boxing technique. It appeared in the programme of his ninth […]