In 1971, Coke ran a very catchy and successful ad campaign to “Teach the world to sing.” In 2011, I want to start a campaign to “Teach the world to be mentally tough.” Is this possible? Why not? Mental toughness is certainly learnable. Keep checking in on this blog for daily mental toughness tips. In […]
Today, Derek Jeter made a rehab start in Trenton with the Yankees’ Double A affiliate, Trenton Thunder. Guess what? Jeter couldn’t sleep last night—he was nervous! What does this mean? It means if a future Hall of Fame baseball player gets nervous, it’s okay if you get nervous. The secret? You don’t have to ACT […]
Well, it’s official, Derek Jeter is in Trenton, so it only makes sense to talk baseball. I just finished reading Shawn Green’s new book, “The Way of Baseball” and enjoyed it thoroughly. One of the things that stood out most was his after at-bat routine. Whether Green hit a home run or made an out, […]
Derek Jeter, the Captain of the New York Yankees, is all the buzz here in Trenton, New Jersey, as he is scheduled to make two rehab appearances for the Double A Trenton Thunder this weekend. And whether you like him or not, you have to admit he is a class-act. I like that. You know […]
Recently, Yankee pitcher, Phil Hughes (above) was put on the Disabled List due to a “dead arm.” Today, Hughes made a rehab start for the Trenton Thunder. He looked good to me. Here are his stats: 6.1 innings pitched, 3 hits, 1 run, 2 walks, 8 strikeouts. Injuries and adversity are part of the game, […]
Five baseball players were sitting on a bench. Three of them decided to go practice. How many baseball players were left? Answer: Five. Just because three players decided to go practice, doesn’t mean they did. Just because you say you’re going to start working out, doesn’t mean you will. Just because you say you’re going […]
If it is to be, it is up to me…
Did you know, in addition to coaching, speaking and writing, I am in sales? I actually have the most difficult sales job—I sell people on themselves. Let me explain… I feel that the biggest sickness in this country is low self-esteem. Many people don’t believe in themselves, or feel that success is possible. “I can’t […]
They x-rayed my head and found nothing. -Dizzy Dean