MESSAGE #1129 THIS IS HOW YOU DO IT…
PRACTICE AS IF YOU ARE THE WORST.
COMPETE AS IF YOU ARE THE BEST.
MESSAGE #1128 BUMPS IN THE ROAD…
It doesn’t matter what you do, or who you are…you’re going to encounter obstacles. On the field, in the classroom, in the boardroom and at home.
Someone once said that life was a series of problem-solving events. We can’t avoid challenges or adversity.
What we can do is change our reactions to them.
I believe that in every challenge, there is a lesson to be learned. You can use adversity to your advantage. Instead of being frustrated, be fascinated. Enjoy the pressure; enjoy the challenge.
That’s what winners do.
Act like a winner today!
MESSAGE #1126 A BREAKTHROUGH
Do yourself a favor and watch this!
MESSAGE #1125 GREATNESS
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 #1123 DON’T HAVE A COW…
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 #1119 A PUZZLE
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
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.
MESSAGE #1115 SECRET EQUATION
This morning I was listening to a great speaker and coach, Micah Lancaster. He said something I thought was brilliant…
2+2=0
Too negative plus Too lazy equals Nothing.
I like that.
More on Micah coming soon…
MESSAGE #1114 GREAT ATHLETES
Here is something brilliant I read recently…
Average athlete:
Feels good,
plays good.
Feels bad,
plays bad.
Good athlete:
Feels good,
plays good.
Feels bad,
plays good.
Great athlete:
Feels good,
plays great.
Feels bad,
plays great.
-ROB GILBERT