MESSAGE #760 THE 1O MOST POWERFUL WORDS…
If it is to be, it is up to me.
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MESSAGE #759 BE LIKE JIMMY…
When Jimmy Connors was playing, he used to practice with the same intensity that he used when playing matches.In fact, he practiced for less time than his competitors, but with higher intensity.Whenever I don’t feel like working out, I work out for less time, but increase the intensity. It works. I get the same result […]
MESSAGE #758 LIVE FROM WEST PALM BEACH – IT’S ED’S BLOG!
“What I want out of tennis is not necessarily just winning.”-JENNIFER CAPRIATI, former world #1 tennis playerIf you have been reading this blog, you know that life is not about winning. It’s not about making a lot of money. It’s not about fame.The quote from Jennifer Capriati is a great one. If winning were everything, […]
MESSAGE #757
Today’s message is especially dedicated to the great Chris Kennedy in West Palm Beach, FL.Motivation is not a feeling – motivation is an action.Like Nike says, “Just do it.”
MESSAGE #756 A MESSAGE FROM ANTHONY ROBBINS…
If you’re going to have a rule for happiness, make it this: “Nothing has to happen for me to feel good! I feel good because I’m alive! Life is a gift, and I revel in it.” Abraham Lincoln once said, “Most people are as happy as they decide to be.” The story of his life […]
MESSAGE #755 A MISSING LEGEND…
“Everyone faces mental challenges on the court. The key to overcoming them is to zero in on what is within your ability and ignore the rest.”-NICK SAVIANO, author of “Maximum Tennis”Back on June 10th, I did a radio show, entitled “Sport is Life” with Bob Ryland (the first black professional tennis player), Carling Bassett-Seguso (former […]
MESSAGE #754 SUPER POWERS…
“We have what we seek. It is there all the time, and if we give it time it will make itself known to us.”-THOMAS MERTONToday’s message is especially dedicated to the great Michael Eng.Yesterday I set a record. I took three yoga classes in one day. It was amazing. I started off with a mixed […]
MESSAGE #753 A STORY…
“Basketball is an endurance sport, and you have to learn to control your breath; that’s the essence of yoga, too. So, I consciously began using yoga techniques in my practice and playing. I think yoga helped reduce the number and severity of injuries I suffered. As preventative medicine, it’s unequaled.” ~KAREEM ABDUL-JABBAR, highest scorer in […]
MESSAGE #752 THE FASTEST HORSE DOESN’T ALWAYS WIN THE RACE…
Today’s message is especially dedicated to the great Thanusha Puvananayagam.Does the fastest horse always win the race?Of course not.Does the better player always win the match?No.Look at Tiger Woods and Y.E. Yang at the PGA. Y.E. Yang beat the great Tiger Woods. In fact, he was the first Asian to win a major. “Consider this: […]
MESSAGE #751 JUST IN…FROM 1959
Today’s message is especially dedicated to Lisa Steenstra, Kerry Gallagher and Danielle Weiss.The great Rob Gilbert, Ph.D., is one of the world’s top sports psychologists and motivational speakers. He is also a good friend and mentor.If you walk in to Dr. Gilbert’s house, you wouldn’t know if you were in his house or the library. […]