So here I am sitting in the front row at the Trenton Thunder game. I have been spending some time with several of the players before the games and I am amazed at how driven these professional athletes are. I have given some of them a copy of my book and a mental toughness piece […]
How you do anything is how you do everything. I have seen many athletes (and non-athletes) focus on speed. They think everything is a race. When they are warming up for a practice, they want to come in first. When they are writing a paper, they want to compete it first. When they are working […]
Today’s message is especially dedicated to the great Michael Sachs, Ph.D. at Temple University. Ever notice how athletes are superstitious? Many baseball players don’t step on the foul line when hustling on and off the field. Tennis players bounce the ball a certain number of times before they serve. Eating the same meal before competition […]
The less tension and effort, the faster and more powerful you will be. -BRUCE LEE If you’re an athlete, go back to a time when you were performing at your peak. Notice how you weren’t exerting that much energy? Weren’t you “just” doing it? Be loose, clear your mind. But be focused. When you are […]
You have only one job today. Take a risk. Now, don’t take this the wrong way…I’m not saying you should quit your job and sell coconuts on the beach, but you should get out of your comfort zone — in your sport, in your job and in school. Eleanor Roosevelt said that you should do […]
Never let your fears stand in the way of your dreams. -author unknown
What do you aspire to be? What level is your effort? If your effort is less than your aspirations, the space in between is just HOPE. Recently, I had a female student who has been progressing nicely. Unfortunately, she goes to a school that has a strong tennis team, so she did not make the […]
You cannot control your emotions. They go up and down, like a roller coaster. That’s normal. However, most people’s actions are congruent with their emotions. But that’s not what the peak performers do. The peak performers maintain a high level in their actions, regardless of how they feel. You can feel tired, negative, or not […]
To move the world, we must first move ourselves. -SOCRATES