PROCRASTINATION
PRO…CRAS….TIN….ATION By James Caan. Procrastination, AKA the thief of time, is one of the main contributors to the lack of productivity in any scenario. We’ve all done it. Putting off a task and convincing ourselves it’ll all be fine… until we decide to conquer it last minute and cause even more stress. I think it’s […]
STRETCHING & SHOOTING
STRETCHING FOR SHOOTING—yes I can the groans and moan from here. However I’m not sure that many appreciate the benefit that stretching will afford their bodies. We heard it all before, yet a glance along most ranges will show that, although the message is out there, the challenge is unheeded. How many times have we […]
BECOMING AN ELITE ATHLETE
7 Steps to Becoming an Elite Athlete Don’t assume you’re too old or out of shape to make your dream of becoming an elite athlete come true. The oldest Olympic medallist was 72! Here are steps you can take towards living your dream: Critically assess your physical condition The first step is to determine what […]
SHOOTING HABITS
TOP 5 HABITS OF SHOOTERS (AND SOLUTIONS!) HOLDING TOO LONG. Many a shooter has been caught holding, holding as if trying to make a good shot into an 11. There is a finite time frame for all shots given that “balance and breathing” (BB) must be considered. Too long a hold will only cause a […]
HAVE YOU TRAINED YOUR BRAIN?
HAVE YOU TRAINED YOUR BRAIN LATELY? Changing thoughts and habits: an ongoing project… Human beings think. We think all the time. It is a central factor in our lives; our experience of reality is shaped by the moment-by-moment flow of our thoughts. As long as we can still learn, we can change our thought habits. […]
SHOOTING APPS
There are many apps that the creators say are the “best of its type”….but there again, all children look wonderful to their parents! Every time I hear of something new…I check it out. Looking for a RELIABLE AND USEFUL phone or tablet app to assist your shooting? then read on…. Target Scoring System in your […]
TRAIN YOUR BRAIN
BRAIN TRAINING Training comes in many forms depending the sport you have selected. For shooting the best physical training for the sport is swimming and exercise similar to Tai Chi. Add to this walking one kilometre a day with breathing exercises by inhaling through the nose and exhaling through the mouth. Swimming because it […]
MENTAL BAG OF TRICKS
By Tricia Van Nus. CREATE A SOLID BASE If the mind is to succeed, then it will do so, after the creation of a solid base of knowledge, experimentation and training. Trying something once and expecting a miracle is just not going to happen. Know your mind and body, train your mind and body, and success […]
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SUCCESS IS A CHALLENGE
