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MESSAGE #968 HILARIOUS

March 20, 2010/0 Comments/in Attitude, Confidence, Effort, Fear, Focus, Gratitude, Motivation, Overcoming Adversity, Visualization /by admin

Last night I spent some time with my new favorite comedian, Patrick DeGuire. Mr. DeGuire flew into town to perform three shows in Princeton at Catch A Rising Star comedy club. We shot a video blog together (stay tuned) and shared stories, quotes and life lessons.

Patrick DeGuire is unique because about thirteen years ago, he developed an eye disease and is now legally blind. He went to comedy as a form of self-healing. And now he is a well-known comedian who has performed on Comedy Central and with comedians such as George Lopez. DeGuire has also performed for the US Troops in Iraq.

I am amazed at his optimism and love of life. His show was pretty darn funny too.

So if Patrick DeGuire can lose his vision and still succeed at something he loves, imagine what YOU can do?

MESSAGE #964 WHAT DO YOU DO AFTER YOU WIN WIMBLEDON?

March 16, 2010/0 Comments/in Attitude, Effort, Fear, Focus, Goal Setting, Gratitude, Motivation, Practice Perfect, Teamwork, Visualization /by admin

Do people sing to get to the end of the song?

Do people play sports to get to the end of the game?

Do people read to get to the end of the book?

No. No. No.

Life is not about doing as many things as you can. It’s not about getting to the end. It’s not even about making a lot of money (I know a lot of miserable rich people).

Life is to be lived. To do what matters to you. To do what you’re passionate about. To make a difference in the world.

We play sports because we enjoy the process. If winning was everything, wouldn’t we ONLY play people we knew we could beat? That would get old quick.

After Mats Wilander became number one in the tennis world (something he worked his whole life for), he said, “Is that it?” It got to a point where he would look forward to mowing his lawn more than playing tennis. So it’s not about the trophy. It’s not about the money. It’s not about materialistic objects.

1. Do what you love.

2. Stay in the present moment and savor it all.

3. Work hard but have fun.

4. Don’t let anyone tell you what you CAN’T do (how do THEY know?)

5. Make a difference and help others.

Think about what you want to have accomplished at the end of your life.

Now go and do it.

MESSAGE #961 MEETING OF THE MINDS

March 13, 2010/0 Comments/in Attitude, Confidence, Effort, Fear, Focus, Goal Setting, Gratitude, Motivation, Overcoming Adversity, Performing Under Pressure, Practice Perfect, Relaxation / Stress Reduction, Teamwork, Visualization /by admin

We all know that sports are about 80 percent mental, so doesn’t that mean we should practice our mental game 80 percent of the time?

I met with meditation teacher, Jonathan Star yesterday and he explained his theory of “The Art of Being On” to me. It was very intriguing. An average tennis match lasts about 90 minutes and only approximately 18 of those minutes are actually playing. So Star developed a meditation to help you win “the game between points.”

Nobody can do it all on their own. Use all the brains you have and all that you can borrow. (Woodrow Wilson) I have a feeling Mr. Star and I will be collaborating on several projects in the near future. We have already begun planning a joint seminar.

Jonathan sought me out from the Princeton Peak Performance Meetup Group I started (see sidebar). The secret to success is to have a growth mindset and strive for constant improvement, but remember you don’t have to do it all on your own.

Ideas are the best currency – If you exchange dollar bills with someone, you both have one dollar bill. But if you exchange ideas, you both have TWO ideas.

Author’s note: Day 3 of my 21-Day Challenge is in full-force with being on court and hitting lessons. I will be sure to break a sweat and even do some running with my students.

I’d love to hear your comments. Leave them below.

MESSAGE #959 DAY 1 OF ED’S 21-DAY CHALLENGE

March 11, 2010/0 Comments/in Attitude, Effort, Focus, Goal Setting, Motivation, Nutrition, Practice Perfect, Visualization /by admin

In this video blog, Ed kicks off his 21-Day Challenge to get in shape and inspire others to do the same.

MESSAGE #958 HOW TO PLAY THE GAME

March 10, 2010/0 Comments/in Attitude, Confidence, Effort, Fear, Focus, Goal Setting, Motivation, Overcoming Adversity, Performing Under Pressure, Practice Perfect, Relaxation / Stress Reduction, Visualization /by admin

Playing it safe in any form is a recipe for disappointment, frustration, and stagnation.
-JEFF GREENWALD

The quote above is from my friend, Jeff Greenwald, noted sports psychology consultant and author of The Best Tennis of Your Life. Greenwald believes that most people play it safe because they “fear missing and giving up a free point.”

Most people have this mindset. They want to stay in their comfort zone. The problem is that when you are scared of losing the point, you are training yourself to hold back. That is not peak performance. It doesn’t matter whether your weapon of choice is a racquet, pen, paintbrush or frying pan – you have to GO ALL OUT.

I recently had a mental coaching session with a young baseball, basketball and tennis player. He’s only in the 4th grade, but he gets it. Since working with me, he focuses on going all out every time he steps on the court or field. He’s even using my techniques and applying them to school. Not only is he getting better results, he’s also having more fun!

It’s better to go all out and lose than it is to hold back and win.

Leave your comments below.

MESSAGE #956 I KNOW YOU KNOW

March 8, 2010/0 Comments/in Attitude, Effort, Focus, Goal Setting, Practice Perfect, Visualization /by admin

Everyone knows what to do, but nobody does what they know.

Today’s message is especially dedicated to the great Lewis Howes, founder of Sports Networker and author of LinkedWorking.

Lewis Howes is my friend, and he is a rock star. He is an ex-pro athlete, author, speaker and entrepreneur. Howes travels all over the world educating and connecting people in sports and social media. He has networked with some of the top minds on the planet…and he’s just getting started.

The difference between Lewis Howes and everyone else is that Lewis is taking action…MASSIVE ACTION. In fact, he’s doing a webinar tomorrow from the beach in Argentina (I’m not happy about that).

See, you know what to do, but you’re not doing it.

You know you need to:

-practice more
-quit smoking
-study more
-spend more time with your family
-do your taxes
-de-clutter your house

But ARE YOU?

K – A = O (Knowledge minus Action equals NOTHING)

Recently, I was teaching and one of my students kept hitting the ball into the net. I asked, “How can you make an adjustment?” She said, “Aim higher over the net.”

“Very good, but ARE YOU trying to aim higher over the net when you’re hitting?”

The response was “No.”

We all know what to do, but the great ones are actually doing it.

What are you NOT doing? Leave your comments below…

MESSAGE #955 TENNIS TRYOUTS

March 7, 2010/1 Comment/in Attitude, Confidence, Effort, Fear, Focus, Goal Setting, Motivation, Overcoming Adversity, Performing Under Pressure, Relaxation / Stress Reduction, Teamwork, Visualization /by admin

In this video blog, Ed talks about how to make the most of your tryouts and how you can overcome your nervousness.

What makes YOU nervous? Leave your comments below…

MESSAGE #954 PRINCETON INDEPENDENT AUTHOR EVENT

March 6, 2010/1 Comment/in Attitude, Confidence, Effort, Fear, Focus, Goal Setting, Motivation, Overcoming Adversity, Performing Under Pressure, Relaxation / Stress Reduction, Teamwork, Visualization /by admin

In this video blog, Ed Tseng reports from the Independent Author Event at the Princeton Public Library.

MESSAGE #952 THE PROBLEM…

March 4, 2010/1 Comment/in Attitude, Confidence, Effort, Fear, Focus, General, Goal Setting, Gratitude, Motivation, Overcoming Adversity, Performing Under Pressure, Practice Perfect, Relaxation / Stress Reduction, Teamwork, Visualization /by admin

I know what the problem is…

YOUR FEELINGS.

I know what the solution is…

YOUR ACTIONS.

Any questions?

Leave your comments below.

MESSAGE #951 DR. SEUSS

March 3, 2010/0 Comments/in Attitude, Confidence, Effort, Fear, Focus, General, Goal Setting, Gratitude, Motivation, Performing Under Pressure, Practice Perfect, Relaxation / Stress Reduction, Teamwork, Visualization /by admin

Yesterday was my father’s birthday. Do you know who else had a birthday yesterday?

Dr. Seuss.

He’s the childrens book author, right?

Wrong.

Everyone can learn from his words.

Here are some great quotes…

You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes.

You can steer yourself, any direction you choose.

Today you are you, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is youer than you.

Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting. So… get on your way.

And will you succeed? Yes indeed, yes indeed! Ninety-eight and three-quarters percent guaranteed.

Happy Belated Birthday, Dr. Seuss.

What’s YOUR favorite quote? Leave your comments below…