ZEPP FM 002 - The 25 lessons I've learnt so far

ZEPP FM | Sport psychology for athletes, coaches & future sport psychologists

At the end of every semester, at the end of most workshops and classes, and at the end of each individual coaching session I ask my students, clients, coaches etc. what they have learnt over the last X days, hours, minutes. From my experience this question is great for helping them so briefly reflect about everything they are taking away from today. A couple of weeks ago, I was challenged in a similar way by one of my students.

After asking my students what they learnt while coaching a real client over the past weeks, this student asked me: “Christian – I think we learnt a lot, and I also learnt a lot from what my class mates shared today. Now I am wondering what it is that you’ve learnt over the past years while working as a sport psychologist?” Wow! I’ve never been asked that question before, and it was tremendously helpful to think about this question.

Obviously I regularly reflect on what I do with my students, athletes and coaches, and if it works well, or what I could improve, what I should omit. But I’ve never asked myself what lessons I’ve learnt over all these years that I’m actively involved in elite sports – as an athlete, coach, researcher or sport psychologist. I shared all of the things I think I’ve learnt during one of my classes, and I think it might also be interesting for you as well. I’m here to help you learn and benefit from my experiences and this is why I am sharing my top 25 lessons I’ve learnt in the past. Some things are directly related to working in elite sports. However, I’ll also be sharing what I’ve come to understand so far about life in general.