This message is especially dedicated to Ubaldo Mendoza, subway musician. Ubaldo Mendoza from Guatamala plays the flute on the subway platforms in Boston. I spent some time with Ubaldo this week. Although he was born in Mexico and has only been in the US for 2 years, and I can’t understand all of his English, […]
This post is especially dedicated to the great Cindi Holliday. Today’s message is simple…DON’T JUST DO WHAT I SAY, DO WHAT I DO! Everyday I tell people to seek out the experts, well I’m on a train right now heading up to Boston to meet with some of the experts, specifically the great Ellen Langer […]
Positive Sports Psychology Virtue # 6 Transcendence; definition: Strengths that forge connections to the larger universe and provide meaning Character Strengths: Appreciation of beauty and excellence; def: Noticing and appreciating beauty, excellence, and/or skilled performance in all domains of life It is important to appreciate the wonderful game of tennis and all that it has […]
Positive Sports Psychology Virtue # 5 Temperance; definition: Strengths that protect against excess It is important in sports to beware of how you act and how you feel towards yourself and others. Character Strengths: Forgiveness; def: Forgiving those who have done wrong Forgiving is significant because that is how you can move on and reach […]
This message is especially dedicated to the great Jake Myers in Brussels. Virtue # 4: Justice; definition: Civic strengths that underlie healthy community life Character Strengths: Fairness; def: Treating all people the same according to notions of fairness and justice When practicing and competing, you should be respectful and make good line calls. Everyone you […]
Virtue # 3: Humanity; definition: Interpersonal strengths that involve “tending and befriending” others How you act towards others on and off the court is more important than how you perform on the court. Character Strengths: -Kindness: def. Doing favors and good deeds for others When playing or practicing, treat others as you would want to […]
Today’s message is especially dedicated to the great Stacy Schinderle in Michigan. This weekend I received the best gift ever for my birthday. Whenever people ask me what I want for my birthday, I tell them, I don’t need or want anything. It’s the truth, I feel very fortunate for all that I have and […]
This message is especially dedicated to the great Ann LoPrinzi. I don’t care what your goal is. You might want to be a great tennis player; you might want to become a great writer; perhaps you want to become a great parent. Whatever it is you want to succeed at, you can. See, the hard […]
This message is especially dedicated to the great Jessica Spack in North Carolina. To function at peak performance, you need to be in top shape, mentally and physically. A good diet makes a HUGE difference. Food to your body is like gas is to your car. The better food you put into your body, the […]
Even on my birthday, you get a blog… This message is especially dedicated to my parents, Vincent and Mary Tseng. If it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t be here. As much as I want to help others and make a difference in the world, the main reason why I do what I do is to […]