The Half‑Truths Holding Athletes Back: Lessons from 30 Years and 120 Episodes

The Half‑Truths Holding Athletes Back: Lessons from 30 Years and 120 Episodes

June 17, 2026 · 31 min

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Colin Jonov reflects on lessons learned from 30 years in sports and coaching, emphasizing the importance of decision-making and adaptability for athletes.

Send us Fan Mail I reflect on turning 30 and break down the lessons that keep showing up across sports, coaching, and life: every decision has downstream effects, and you always have more choice than you think. We challenge popular one-liners about performance and replace them with a practical framework for identity-based decision making, role adaptability, and long-term success. • using a simple decision tree under pressure • asking what your future self would do • excelli...

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