Today’s message is especially dedicated to the great Tocoloshi Zim in the UK.How do you see yourself?Do you think you are capable of becoming a great athlete, son/daughter, employee, musician, husband/wife or boyfriend/girlfriend?Here’s a secret…You can only get as high as your self-image.If you think you are on the right track, and have the belief […]
Today’s message is especially dedicated to the great Colette Lewis.Here is a mental toughness test…Imagine this: You’re in your house. You open the door to the bathroom and suddenly, you see that the faucet is on and the sink is overflowing with water! There is a puddle on the floor!What do you do?Do you…A) Go […]
Don’t tell the world what you’re going to do…SHOW IT!
Today’s message is especially dedicated to the great DeSean Fennell…congratulations on your recent tournament win!“Give to the world the best you haveAnd the best will come back to you.”-Catharine Wright“There is real magic in enthusiasm. It spells the difference between mediocrity and accomplishment.”-Norman Vincent Peale“Happiness is the only good,The time to be happy is now.The […]
Today’s message is especially dedicated to the great Sandy Zio…Happy Birthday to a rock star!I like to think that I have some important messages on my blog, in my book, and when I give motivational talks. But those important messages are nothing if you don’t do anything about them – if you don’t take action.K […]
If you’re already motivated…DON’T READ TODAY’S MESSAGE!I don’t know for sure how many people stopped reading, but I’m pretty sure that no one did.Nobody ever says they’re too motivated. It’s 4:58AM and I am very motivated, but I’m not TOO motivated. Anyone can be motivated one day, but the key is to be motivated every […]
Today’s message is especially dedicated to Jon Heitmann, assistant principal at Glen Ridge High School in New Jersey.Do you know what I like about myself?I love learning. I love improving. I have a growth mindset. I don’t feel that there is a limit as to how skilled I can get in sports, business, relationships or […]
Are you tough?What do you do when the pressure’s on?The losers think, “I’m nervous, I don’t like this situation.”…and perform poorly.The winners think, “I’m nervous, bring it on…let’s go!”…and reach peak performance.When the pressure’s on, it’s your perception of the situation that will pull you through.“Success is never found. Failure is never fatal. Courage is […]
Today’s message is especially dedicated to the great Marcia Frost.“Experience tells you what to do; confidence allows you to do it.”-Stan Smith“It is best to act with confidence, no matter how little right you have to it.”-Lillian Hellman“Doubt whom you will, but never yourself.”-Christian Bovee“If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and […]
Ed donating a copy of “Game. Set. Life.” to the Arthur Ashe Library, one of the top tennis collections in the world. Today’s message is especially dedicated to all the great staff, parents, and players at Arthur Ashe Youth Tennis and Education in Philadelphia, PA. Yesterday, I began my talk at Arthur Ashe Youth Tennis […]