The Oxford Dictionary defines excitement as “a feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness.” It is synonymous with words like joy, pleasure, thrill, adventure, treat, and delight. I recently heard a ...

When we experience situations that are new, uncertain, or not under our control, we can feel anxious. As a result, we might even start imagining the worst, making it hard to think, focus, and perform.

“Cultivate Indifference,” advises Ryan Holiday, co-author of the bestselling book The Daily Stoic. Indifference to those things we do not control is an especially important skill for athletes and ...