Healthy narcissism—balanced self-regard and confidence—is essential for peak performance and wellbeing, yet cultural bias has wrongly demonised all forms of narcissism. Research shows people with healthy narcissism are more successful, resilient, and empathetic. The key is balance: owning strengths while accepting limitations. Without it, we set lower goals and waste energy on self-doubt. It's not selfish—it's necessary.

Note to Self: Perfectionism is a tool, not a trait. Use it wisely. Perfectionism is often portrayed as a negative part of personality...

This week’s short "Note to Self" to keep your thinking on track… Almost everyone knows that to perform well through adversity and beyond,

Do you ever remember being in a class where you formally discussed what it really means? Sports people and performers of any kind are rarely