If we're serious about helping all individuals build their passions and fulfill their human potential, then we need to help them not just with their academics, but also focus on their health and wellness and their habits of success.
Listened with interest to this podcast. Very interesting points made, but I wondered if the focus was appropriate. The role of NCAA/Professional sports has its place for elite athletes. However, sport/exercise has a role quite a bit larger for society. In general, the health benefits of recreational sports have a massive impact on happiness/stress relief. Also, in these days of increased virtualization, local recreational sports often form the basis of strong social interactions and community building.
Also, I am not sure the qualities of "grit" mentioned in the context of sports really translate into other realms of society. I know plenty of engineers who are extremely "gritty" in their profession, but do not display these qualities in physical activity.
Listened with interest to this podcast. Very interesting points made, but I wondered if the focus was appropriate. The role of NCAA/Professional sports has its place for elite athletes. However, sport/exercise has a role quite a bit larger for society. In general, the health benefits of recreational sports have a massive impact on happiness/stress relief. Also, in these days of increased virtualization, local recreational sports often form the basis of strong social interactions and community building.
Also, I am not sure the qualities of "grit" mentioned in the context of sports really translate into other realms of society. I know plenty of engineers who are extremely "gritty" in their profession, but do not display these qualities in physical activity.
Yeah, it's a great point. These habits and (frankly) skills are often context dependent.