CHAMPIONSHIP CHOICE #1 - INQUISITIVENESS

Five things you need to know about Coaching, Teaching and Parenting “Inquisitiveness”:* As athletes develop, one of the greatest attributes they can learn is that of Inquisitiveness. * Inquisitiveness is an athlete asking - of themself - questions that begin with - “I wonder….” - e.g. I wonder what would happen if I…..”, “I wonder if I’d do it better if I….”* Inquisitive athletes progress faster than those relying on natural ability as they become personally invested in - and take responsibility for their own athletic destiny. If it is to be - it is up to me!* Five practical ways parents can develop inquisitiveness (ask better questions, model curiosity, celebrate learning, etc.)* There are some specific “car ride home” conversation starters that develop this quality, e.g. ("What's something you figured out today?” and “What’s something new you tried today?”)Wayne GoldsmithSports Thoughts is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit waynegoldsmith.substack.com/subscribe