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When one thinks about how we often get moved by a salesperson to buy more than initially intended, it can be summed up to a matter of dialog and negotiation. The salesperson puts something attractive in the front window or a sale in the paper to bring the customer in the door. Or a door-to-door salesperson gets a foot in the door with a small agreement and then moves into a series of subsequent and sequential target agreements until the ultimate sale is made.

 

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Mental toughness is a skill that needs to be built over time. Of course, the long steady distance (LSD) ride is intended to build mental stamina and the ability to stay in the saddle for long periods of time. So how does one motivate his or herself to reach certain training goals like longer distances, tough hills, and greater speeds?



First, set some SMART goals. SMART are goals that are "Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, & Timely." Goals have to be something that are… Continue

Rollers Training and Psychophysical Anxiety Management



Anxiety is a topic in sport and performance psychology that is an important one to address. Many have heard the old adage, "It's like riding a bike, once you've learned you never forget." Perhaps that is true to some extent. But it only deals with the gross motor skills involved in pedaling, steering, and staying upright. What it does not address is the fine motor skills required for advance bike… Continue