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MESSAGE #444 AN IMPORTANT LESSON FROM CHILDREN…

Today’s message is especially dedicated to Bernie in the UK.I have a feeling that someone reading this blog is wanting to accomplish something. REALLY wanting to accomplish something.Perhaps it’s quitting smoking.Perhaps it’s starting your own business.Perhaps it’s performing in Carnegie Hall.I can help…Did you know that the average child falls down about 240 times when […]

MESSAGE #443 TALENT OR STRATEGY?

I KNOW A LITTLE BIT ABOUT MAGIC. AND IF YOU’VE EVER HEARD ME GIVE A TALK, YOU KNOW THAT I HAVE A FEW TRICKS UP MY SLEEVE, BUT I USE THOSE TRICKS AS METAPHORS. I KNOW THAT ANYONE CAN LEARN TO DO THOSE TRICKS, YOU JUST HAVE TO LEARN THE “STRATEGY.” ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE IN […]

MESSAGE #442 WHAT MAKES WINNERS WIN…

Today’s message is especially dedicated to the great West Nott, assistant women’s tennis coach at the University of Southern California. “The U.S. golfers are like thoroughbred sheep. They are tremendously bred and trained, and they run correctly, but the problem is that they are still sheep, and sheep want to be part of the flock. […]

MESSAGE #441 IMPROVEMENT…

Today’s message is especially dedicated to the great Oscar Nawrot.I watch what I eat and I exercise regularly. I meditate to stay mentally and emotionally balanced. I try to be a good person.I call this preventive medicine. Too many people wait until they get sick or become overweight to take care of themselves. Too many […]

MESSAGE #440 YOU HAVE NO LIMITS…

Today’s message is especially dedicated to the great Marty Burch.“I realize that I don’t have limits. Limits are always influences that come from outside, from people who don’t believe in themselves and their abilities. I firmly believe in myself. I know that I can do whatever I want and that I’ll always reach my goals.”-MadonnaThis […]

MESSAGE #439 LESSONS FROM THE PRO TOUR…

Today’s message is especially dedicated to all the great students in Professor Cordonnier’s Gender and Sport class at Rider University. Shikha Uberoi is a professional tennis player on the WTA tour. She plays for both the USA and India. Currently Shikha is making a comeback after being on the tour for three years. Her highest […]

MESSAGE #438 FOUR QUOTES

“Nothing ever happened in the past; it happened in the Now. Nothing will ever happen in the future; it will happen in the Now” -Eckhart Tolle “Champions do what they need to do, when they need to do it, whether they want to or not.”-Rob Gilbert, Ph.D. Sports Psychologist “One of these days is none […]

MESSAGE #437 STOP TRYING YOUR BEST…

One of the most important principles that I teach and feature in my book, “Game. Set. Life. – Peak Performance for Sports and Life” is…Don’t try your best…Do whatever it takes!I spent some time last night with the great Dr. Charles Frantz, Director of The Conservatory of Music. We talked about how both music and […]

MESSAGE #435 YOU NEED SKILLS…

Would you ever go sky-diving without taking lessons?Of course not, you need to learn the technique so you can reach your goal of landing safely.So you need instruction before you get on that plane.Life is the same way, you need to acquire skills before you compete, start working, or become an accountant.Figure out what you […]