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MESSAGE #1059 A SELF-FULFILLING PROPHECY

Today’s message is especially dedicated to the great Eric Tecce. Goethe once said, “Treat a man as he is and he will remain as he is; treat a man as he can and should be and he will become as he can and should be.” Think about how you treat yourself. Think about how you […]

MESSAGE #1058 WATCH YOUR LANGUAGE!

Today’s message is especially dedicated to the great Rich Benvin in Denver, CO. Success is often determined by our verbage. Have you ever used any of the following? “I can’t do it.” “I have to win this match.” “If only I had more more money.” These are limiting beliefs. Try the following, instead… “I can’t […]

MESSAGE #1057 PAIN MANAGEMENT

I recently received an email from a psychology student at UCLA asking, what is your favorite “pain management” technique that you would share with a marathon runner to help get through “the wall”? As a runner, pain is part of the process and as long as you are not risking injury, you have to push […]

MESSAGE #1056 JUST DO IT

I’ve seen many amazing things in sports, but on May 26, 2010, I experienced the most amazing thing…well, almost. I was selected to interview a player at the Mrs. G’s Very Important Blogger event at the New York Yankees Double-A affiliate, Trenton Thunder game. Little did I know, it turned out to be one of […]

MESSAGE #1054 SPECIAL OLYMPICS DAY 2

Today was Day 2 of the Special Olympics Summer Games and it was filled with more inspiration, all-out effort and great teamwork. I am always in awe of the great athletes, volunteers, family and organizers. Where else can you see an athlete happy as can be because they gave it their all, even though they […]

MESSAGE #1052 50 THINGS TO DO (ASAP)

Want to reach peak performance? Then do these 50 things ASAP: 1. Meditate 2. Be a builder-upper not breaker-downer 3. Eat vegetarian (as much as you can) 4. Drink more water 5. Write a gratitude letter 6. Write down 5 things you want to accomplish by the end of the year (then do whatever it […]

MESSAGE #1051 WHAT YOU CAN LEARN FROM A KID

Last night was the major league debut of baseball phenom, Stephen Strasburg, age 21. He is a right-handed pitcher for the Washington Nationals, who selected him with the first pick in the 2009 Major League Baseball Draft. Strasburg signed for a record $15.1 million contract on August 17, 2009. ESPN called him the “most-hyped pick […]

MESSAGE #1050 ONE EASY MENTAL TOUGHNESS TIP

Here’s a an easy mental toughness tip that you can instantly start to use. 1. Stand or sit up straight. 2. Stick your chest out. 3. Bring your shoulders back. 4. Lift your chin up. Now feel negative. You can’t do it, can you? I can tell you to try to feel confident, happy and […]