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Limitless by Jim Kwik: Book Summary & Notes
A toolkit for unleashing your brain’s full potential by rewiring belief, motivation, and learning habits—on the court, in class, or at work.
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Nabil Murad
4 Most Common Mistakes That Coaches Make When Evaluating Talent
Talent identification is one of the most critical and most misunderstood elements in coaching.
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Nabil Murad
7 Tips for Coaches to Improve Player Performance by Using Implicit and Explicit Cues Effectively
Extensive research in motor learning has shown that an external focus of attention often leads to better performance outcomes compared to an internal…
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Nabil Murad
4 Examples of How Character Shows Up in the Recruitment Process
In recruitment, character isn’t the extra credit—it’s part of the test. Make sure you’re preparing for it.
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Nabil Murad

June 2025

Coaching Athletes to Be Their Best by Stephen Rollnick: Book Summary & Notes
A game-changing framework for coaches who want to stop pushing athletes and start partnering with them for deeper, longer-lasting growth.
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Nabil Murad
The Learning Game by Ana Lorena Fabrega: Book Summary & Notes
A guide for anyone ready to rethink education, fuel curiosity, and help kids (or themselves) fall in love with learning again.
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Nabil Murad
Toughness by Jay Bilas: Book Summary & Notes
A practical guide to redefining toughness as a teachable skill rooted in consistency, accountability, and emotional control—on and off the court.
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Nabil Murad
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July 2024

Traditional Coaching vs. The Constraints-Led Approach: Understanding Different Coaching Methodologies
In the world of basketball coaching, methodologies are evolving as new research and philosophies emerge.
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Nabil Murad
Embracing the Constraints-Led Approach: Understanding the Relationship between Individual, Task and Environment
The coaching landscape is evolving.
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Nabil Murad
Action over Perfection: The Power of Taking that First Step
One of the toughest hurdles regarding behaviour change is getting started.
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Nabil Murad
The Brave Leap: Finding Growth Beyond the Comfort Zone
“Every graduate here has the training and talent to succeed. But do you have the guts to fail?” - Denzel Washington
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Nabil Murad
The Power of Perception: Navigating Optimism and Realism in Coaching
our imagination often magnifies problems that reality would reveal as manageable
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Nabil Murad
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