Is Blue Monday Hype or Real? January is called the saddest month of the year, and the third Monday in January (January 20th, 2025) is Blue Monday, labeled as the most miserable day of the year. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, sadness often...
Chapter 2, The White Jesus, is one of my favorite chapters of Hard Comes First. If you haven't read it or read it lately, I encourage you to do so and share it with someone you care about. The White Jesus is the ultimate story of...
One of the things that former college tennis players miss most after college is the closeness of a good team. Teams like ours, as well as many organizations, often talk about creating a family atmosphere. It is important to remember that family means different things...
I'm Christmas shopping today, which is causing some challenges. What do I give someone who seems to have everything? I'm pretty sure you have this same dilemma, too. So why not give something that will challenge and help them grow? Hard Comes First: The Guide...
If you want to be the best you can be, you better know what that is because you won't accomplish something that isn’t defined. In a recent keynote speech, I offered that you must love well if you want to be more competitive. And, if...
Sports Done Right As fans we love just about everything about sports. Excitement, team loyalty, tradition, competition, sense of belonging and entertainment are reasons we are so attached to sports. In 2023, nearly 160 million people watched live sports at least once a month in the...
Difficult days are a part of life. In tough times, our mental toughness is challenged. Rough seas can make us stronger if we have the right mindset. In sports, we use drills and simulations to help us execute better under the pressure of game day....
A typical tennis match involves approximately one hundred thirty points. Tradition has it that the serving player calls out the serve before each point to keep up with the score and signify that the returner should be ready to play. Since every game begins with...
Yesterday, I undertook a challenging task—a competitive road race in Greenville on a difficult course. The race began at 7:30 A.M., demanding an early start to my day. The nerves were palpable as I rose from my bed, fully aware of the daunting race ahead,...
Make A Great Story This year's Wimbledon was a thrilling spectacle. Barbara Kejcikova's triumph over the crowd favorite, Jasmine Paolini, in a fiercely competitive three-set match was a sight to behold. With her infectious smile and unwavering love for the game, Paolini was a joy to...