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MESSAGE #1125 GREATNESS

August 22, 2010/0 Comments/in Attitude, Confidence, Effort, Fear, Focus, Goal Setting, mental toughness, Motivation, Overcoming Adversity, Performing Under Pressure, Practice Perfect, Relaxation / Stress Reduction, Teamwork, Visualization /by admin

ONE PERSON CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Regardless of title, bank balance or age, each individual has the ability to be a force for good. One person can make a difference. As Mahatma Gandhi said, “Be the change you want to see in the world.” (From Success Magazine)

Is it good enough to be great at your sport or job?

Or is part of greatness making a difference in the world, being a role model or inspiring others?

I don’t think there’s anything wrong with wanting to be the best in the world, as long as you are being the best FOR the world.

Go all out. Lead by example.

Start today.

MESSAGE #1124 EAT THIS!

August 21, 2010/0 Comments/in Focus, Goal Setting, mental toughness, Motivation /by admin

Brian Tracy, the expert on human potential, says…

EAT THAT FROG!

What does this mean?

Eat that frog first thing in the morning and get it out of the way.

What is your frog? Working out? Making calls? Studying? Cleaning?

When you do the most difficult thing first, you not only get it out of the way, but you gain confidence and momentum. Otherwise, the frog will be staring at you all day and zap you of your energy.

MESSAGE #1123 DON’T HAVE A COW…

August 20, 2010/0 Comments/in Attitude, Effort, Focus, Goal Setting, mental toughness, Overcoming Adversity, Performing Under Pressure, Practice Perfect, Relaxation / Stress Reduction, Teamwork /by admin

Here’s a great bit of advice from the business world…

“When everything gets really complicated and you feel overwhelmed, think about it this way: You gotta do three things. First, get the cow out of the ditch. Second, find out how the cow got into the ditch. Third, make sure you do whatever it takes so the cow doesn’t go into the ditch again.”
-ALBERT C. BLACK JR.

Now, you may not have a cow to worry about, but you probably have challenges at work, at school, in sports, in music or in your relationships.

Follow the same steps and you will be pleased with the results.

MESSAGE #1120 THIS IS EASY

August 17, 2010/1 Comment/in Attitude, Effort, Focus, Goal Setting, mental toughness, Motivation, Practice Perfect /by admin

Here’s a secret…

It’s easier to do something every day than it is to do once in a while.

This is important, so let me repeat it…

It’s easier to do something every day than it is to do once in a while.

It’s easier to workout every day.

It’s easier to eat healthy every day.

It’s easier to give all-out effort every day.

It’s easier to practice the violin every day.

Why does this work?

Because when you do something every day, it becomes a habit.

You can’t NOT do it.

When you do something once in a while, you have to motivate yourself to do it.

What are you going to start to do every day?

Leave your comments below.

MESSAGE #1119 A PUZZLE

August 16, 2010/0 Comments/in Attitude, Focus, mental toughness, Overcoming Adversity, Performing Under Pressure, Relaxation / Stress Reduction /by admin

Every tennis match is a puzzle.

And there is no “one way” to solve it.

There are many options, but if you think there is only one, you will probably be disappointed.

The greatest athletes in the world never lose, they just run out of time.

Every competition is different, every opponent is different.

I think as coaches and as players, we need to understand that sports (and life) are not in a vacuum. There are so many factors and the more we stay in the moment and analyze the present situation, the better we will become, and the better we will do.

Enjoy the puzzle.

MESSAGE #1118 ANGER MANAGEMENT

August 15, 2010/0 Comments/in Attitude, Confidence, Effort, Fear, Focus, Goal Setting, Gratitude, mental toughness, Motivation, Overcoming Adversity, Performing Under Pressure, Practice Perfect, Relaxation / Stress Reduction, Visualization /by admin

I often see athletes get angry after they strike out, or after they miss a shot. This happens all the time, at all levels, from beginner to professional.

But does this help them?

No.

Why would you do something that won’t help you?

What is anger, anyway?

It’s a choice, isn’t it?

Anger is merely your reaction to a certain situation.

Can you control it?

Yes.

Is it easy?

Not necessarily.

But it’s like anything else, with practice, it becomes easier.

So the next time you feel like getting angry, take a deep breath instead, and think about if you want to get angry, or if you want to stay focused and get back on track.