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You cannot learn very much about tennis from life, but you can learn a lot about life from tennis.

-Ed Tseng

The challenges you face in tennis are the same challenges you face in life. You need to perform under pressure, set goals, focus on the process not the product, stay positive and learn from your mistakes. If you can succeed in tennis, you can succeed in life.


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Don’t miss Ed Tseng’s internet radio show tomorrow with Dr. Charles Frantz, Director of The Conservatory of Music. Topic: Peak performance in music and life. 7PM. Call in #: 347 215 9951 or listen online at www.blogtalkradio.com/game-set-life

Today’s message is especially dedicated to the great Jessie Luttrell.

Someone once said…

“The purpose of life is to discover your gifts. The meaning of life is to give those gifts away.”

I like that. See, many people are so focused on material objects, money, status or fame, but all the successful people know that it’s not about you – it’s about others. Figure out what you’re good at and what you love to do and you’ll make money. Help others and you’ll leave a legacy.

“For most of life, nothing wonderful happens. If you don’t enjoy getting up and working and finishing you work and sitting down to a meal with family or friends, then the chances are you’re not going to be very happy. If someone bases his happiness or unhappiness on major events like a great job, huge amounts of money, a flawlessly happy marriage or a trip to Paris, that person isn’t going to be happy much of the time. If, on the other hand, happiness depends on a good breakfast, flowers in the yard, a drink or a nap, then we are more likely to live with quite a bit of happiness.”

-Andy Rooney

So if you base your tennis on winning or how many gold medals you win, you’re heading down the wrong path.

If you’re basing your work on your paychecks or raises, you’re heading down the wrong path.

If you’re basing your academic career on awards or accolades, you’re heading down the wrong path.

“The question is not ‘Is life beautiful?’ but, ‘Are you noticing?’

Focus on the process, not the product.

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Happy Birthday to the great Bryan Ho in Austin, Texas.

Last night I saw Sandy Zio and Jimmy Leahey play in West Trenton, NJ. Sandy Zio is a singer/piano player who performs throughout the tri-state area and has a new CD out called, “All That I Am.”

Jimmy Leahey’s father was one of the greatest jazz guitarists ever. Jimmy is the guitar player in The Alice Project and also tours with John Waite, Glen Burtnik and many others. He has been on Jay Leno and recently played a private party at Jon Bon Jovi’s house in the Hamptons with Paul McCartney, Billy Joel, Roger Waters and Jimmy Buffett. Oh, and guess who was in the audience…Howard Stern, Katie Couric, and Bruce Springsteen.

I asked Sandy and Jimmy what they thought the three keys to musical greatness was and here’s what they had to say:

Sandy
1. Guts
2. Looks
3. Talent

Jimmy
1. Patience
2. Finesse (Energy)
3. Sense of humor

I always enjoy myself when watching rock stars perform, but if you think about it, do they use different instruments than you and me? No, so if you want to become a rock star, just do what they do and put the time in.

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Today’s message is especially dedicated to all the great students in the EOF Program at Montclair State University.

Last night I gave a talk at Montclair State University to the students in the EOF Program with three great speakers – Dr. Rob Gilbert, Darren Ventre and Melissa Sapio. The energy was amazing in the room and I was very motivated.

You see, the best way to motivate yourself is by motivating others.

The best way to make yourself happy is to make others happy.

Here is a quote that motivates me – share it with others and you will not only motivate them, but you will motivate yourself…

I never looked at the consequences of missing a big shot. Why? Because when you think about the consequences you always think of a negative result.

If I’m going to jump into a pool of water, even though I can’t swim, I’m thinking about being able to swim at least enough to survive. I’m not jumping in thinking to myself, “I think I can swim, but maybe I’ll drown.” If I’m jumping into any situation, I’m thinking I’m going to be successful. I’m not thinking about what happens if I fail.

But I can see how some people get frozen by that fear of failure. They get it from peers or from just thinking about the possibility of a negative result. They might be afraid of looking bad or being embarrassed. That’s not good enough for me.

I realized that if I was going to achieve anything in life I had to be aggressive. I had to get out there and go for it. I don’t believe you can achieve anything by being passive. I know fear is an obstacle for some people, but it’s an illusion to me.

– Michael Jordan, I Can’t Accept Not Trying


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Here’s a great quote from a great football player…

“I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field.”

-Walter Payton

Doesn’t that remind you of Bruce Springsteen? (Message #368)

What do YOU want to be remembered as?

A successful entrepreneur?

A great baseball player?

An amazing student?

They’re all attainable, all you have to do is…

1. Figure out what you want to achieve

2. Figure out how you can achieve it

3. Take action and go all out

4. Make adjustments

5. Be persistent

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