And 3 nutrition rules for your next training season
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 | | In today's edition, Joe shares: - One Powerful Idea for Business
- How to Eat this Season
- Tips for Young Athletes
| | | | Spartans,
I recently learned about the research of Adam Grant, organizational psychologist, bestselling author, and professor of psychology at the Wharton School.
And it will change the way you work in 2025.
The new year is a time to recalibrate, set goals, and strive for a better version of ourselves.
But what if the secret to thriving in 2025 isn't rooted in self-improvement alone? What if the real key lies in generosity?
We know being generous is a good virtue, but it can take you a lot further in 2025.
Grant's research proves that helping others at work is more than just a feel-good exercise—it's a pathway to personal and professional success.
In a workplace, there are three types of people: takers, matchers, and givers. Takers aim to get ahead at others' expense, while matchers keep score, striving for an even exchange of favors. Givers, however, are the rare (and smart) gems who focus on bringing out the best in others without immediate expectation of return.
Surprisingly, it's the givers who find the most sustainable success. These people volunteer for projects for the sake of helping out another team and spend valuable time investing in others' success, even if they get nothing for it in return.
Generosity creates trust. It builds relationships. And it inspires people to work with and for you. Plus, when you help others shine, you reinforce your value and amplify your impact.
"Generosity isn't just a sign of virtue. It's also a mark of intelligence," Grant said in a Inc. interview. Data backs this up: people with higher IQs tend to prioritize long-term collective good over short-term self-interest.
Here's how you can bring more generosity to work this year: - Share Expertise Freely: When you mentor or offer advice, you inspire growth not just in others but also in yourself.
- Practice Gratitude: Celebrate your team's wins as enthusiastically as your own.
- Ask Thoughtful Questions: Showing genuine interest builds authentic connections.
Here's to the hard way,
Joe | | | 3 NUTRITION TIPS FOR OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE | Gearing up for the 2025 season? Focus on your performance nutrition for your next training block. Here are three powerful diet tips: 1. Balance your macros. Consuming a macro ratio of 50% carbs, 30% protein, and 20% fats is a good place to start. Focus on quality carbs like rolled oats, sweet potatoes, fruits, and vegetables, protein like beans, cheese, and poultry, and fats like nuts and avocados.
2. Don't skip meals. The biggest mistake you can make before a race is not matching your volume of training with your nutritional needs. Consistent fuel will support your workout, recovery, and performance.
3. Stop buying processed foods. They're useless to your body. Clean out the pantry and get rid of everything that doesn't support your goals. Out of sight, out of mind. | | | You Ask, Joe Answers | Q: Hey Joe, I'm a coach for a college track team in South Dakota with my primary role in the team's mental training. For young athletes, what would you consider the biggest challenge and what mental lesson would you recommend that I could bestow upon them to conquer that challenge?
- Nathan W.
A: Hey Nathan, overcoming laziness or the tendency to quit is the biggest mental hurdle. Our brains are wired to avoid hard things, so it's your job to teach your team to build resiliency. Help your athletes see that discomfort isn't the enemy; it's the signal they're on the right path. Then, make your point by tying mental and physical training together. Share examples: Olympic wrestlers endured grueling off-mat challenges to build mental toughness. When they hit obstacles in competition, they knew they could handle it.
Aroo!
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