Talent is delicate. Tenacity is powerful. When you combine the two, nothing can stop you. Here’s why tenacity might just be your greatest advantage - and how to use it to reach your goals.
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Rowing reveals more than just physical strength; it exposes the subtle imbalances we all carry. But instead of fixing them fast, we can use them to evolve. Here’s why learning to embrace these imperfections leads to lasting growth-—in rowing and in life.
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Most people think success comes from working harder, but the real secret lies in recovery. As an athlete, rest wasn’t optional—it was part of the plan. Yet in everyday life, we push through exhaustion, sacrificing sleep and well-being. Prioritising recovery isn’t falling behind; it’s the key to sustained high performance. Here’s why making sleep, nutrition, and rest a priority will help you achieve more in 2025.
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Struggling under pressure? Sometimes, the breakthrough comes when you least expect it. In this story from my time in the British rowing team, a disastrous training season turned into an unexpected victory—revealing a powerful lesson about resilience, teamwork, and the unpredictability of performance. If you're facing setbacks, keep going. You might be closer to success than you realise.
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Motivation isn’t constant—it rises and falls for everyone, even top performers. The key to long-term success is knowing how to navigate the lows. In this article, we explore why motivation fluctuates, how to reconnect with your deeper purpose, and the simple habits that keep you moving forward—even when you don’t feel like it. Learn how to stay on track and keep making progress, no matter how you feel in the moment.
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What is perfection?
Is the search for it worth it?
How do we reconcile the need to find it?
Results, times and medals often define success in sport. In order to succeed, does that need to be the sole focus?
Here’s an exploration into the alternative, where success can be the result of a pure and mindful approach to the art of movement.
What is it that leads to great performances? Why do some teams consistently perform and others don’t?
Here are 3 key areas to explore within a team to ensure success.
During lockdown I was caught in between…in the grey area between needing technology but not wanting it, requiring it but being perfectly happy without it…
…and it gave me the chance to reflect on the environment I live.
Discover the secrets to maintaining motivation through the inevitable ebbs and flows of life. Here I delve into the essence of motivation and share how self-awareness and a clear understanding of goals can help weather the storms of demotivation. Even when motivation is low, we can still progress.
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We often resort to complication and ‘more’ when it comes to reaching a peak, but it’s simplicity we need.
Here’s a story where I got it very wrong and my 5 top tips for encouraging simplicity in performance.