Nicholas Santino is a second-year Masters of Science Candidate at York University in the School of Kinesiology and Health Science. His passion for psychology has cumulated to a commitment to studying and applying stoicism and positive psychology. This commitment has led Nicholas to conduct many research studies focusing on understanding how and why some people thrive and prosper while others do not. His admiration for evidence-based theories and frameworks has propelled Nicholas to produce studies revolving around mindfulness, grit (perseverance and passion), performance, quality participation, positive social relationships, and well-being. Nicholas devotion to positive psychology is equal to his love of sport. Growing up in the Greater Toronto Area, with an older brother who had a great passion for hockey, led Nicholas to be fascinated with hockey and sport in general. Growing up playing competitive hockey and watching his brother excel through Junior A and NCAA hockey propelled Nicholas to combine his two greatest interests (psychology and sport) into a way of life. Nicholas is devoted to mobilizing his knowledge of psychology to help athletes and all people live happy and fulfilling lives, reach their upmost potential, and achieve consistent elite performance.