Yes, I took three different yoga classes with three different instructors within 24 hours. I already feel that I am reaping the benefits.My posture is better. My mental clarity is better. My breathing is better. My nutrition is better. And my focus/mental toughness is better.I can even see some subtle changes in my body. This […]
“Focus on your breath or other body parts…anything but the fact that you can’t do it any longer.”-VANESSA KUDRATSo I took my first yoga class last night with the great Vanessa Kudrat. It was hard, but it was great.It was difficult for me to hold some of the poses, but I stuck with the class […]
“There is no substitute for hard work.” -THOMAS ALVA EDISON Asians are known for being smart right? First of all, what is being smart anyway? For argument’s sake, let’s say that at many schools, Asian students are at the top of the class. They excel on the SATs. When I have an exceptionally good idea, […]
“The time is now, the place is here. Stay in the present. You can do nothing to change the past, and the future will never come exactly as you plan or hope for.”-DAN MILLMANSuccess does not come in bottles – it comes in “cans.”One of the things I like about myself is that I take […]
“People who are unable to motivate themselves must be content with mediocrity, no matter how impressive their other talents.”-ANDREW CARNEGIEAre you motivated?How do you feel about your sport, academics, job and relationships?Are you enjoying the process? Are you curious? Do you want to get to the next level? Do you have drive?Or are you comfortable […]
“If your teeth are clenched and your fists are clenched, your lifespan is probably clenched.” -ADABELLA RADICIStress and pressure are killers, in sports and life.When we are stressed, we increase chances of poor health and decrease chances of peak performance.Do this simple exercise to let yourself relax, instead of making yourself relax.Look for an object […]
People don’t sing to get to the end of the song. They sing because they enjoy the process of singing. Sports, work and school are the same way. Focus on the process, not the product. Enjoy this precious video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfCqpzQSyuQ
“All of the ability is already inside you.”-ROB GILBERT, PhD, Professor of Sports Psychology, Montclair State UniversityDoes Roger Federer use a special racquet?Does Steven King use a special dictionary?Does Emeril Lagasse use special ingredients?The answer to all of the above is…No.You have access to all of the tools you need to become successful. You just […]
“If you wanna make the world a better place, take a look at yourself and make the change.”-MICHAEL JACKSON“Be the change you want to see in the world.”-MAHATMA GANDHI“Change is the essence of life. Be willing to surrender what you are for what you could become.”-author unknown“There is nothing wrong with change, as long as […]
Jim Abbott pitched a no-hitter on Sept 4, 1993.He was born without a right hand. “Everyone is your student and everyone is your teacher.”I learned a great lesson yesterday.I have learned many lessons, and have been inspired by many different people, like Jim Abbott (above), one of my heroes. But yesterday was a bit different.There […]