Finding Murray's magic: Ability to manage goals makes an athlete successful

Research suggests that it is Andy Murray’s ability to manage his goals, as well as his skill, determination and motivation that makes him such a successful athlete. Murray dropped out of the French Open after a back injury this year, missing out on his goal of playing in four grand slam finals in a row. But this decision has allowed him to recuperate in time for Wimbledon this month. According to new research, athletes who recognize early when a goal is unattainable and switch their focus to oth...

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