I work with top-level tennis players who are intelligent, athletic, and highly driven individuals with big goals. These players work hard. During a particularly tough training session, one of my players suddenly snapped, saying, "Shut up. Watch who you’re talking to.” Nearby players immediately looked...
Tennis is a great teacher. A good friend just told me it feels better to get blown out than it does to lose close. I’m not so sure about that statement. Truth be told, losing doesn’t feel good. The more important point isn’t which feels...
On a recent team trip to California, I got on the fiercest roller coaster I’ve ever seen. It was tall, fast, upside down, and unpredictable; it was a formidable opponent. There was a moment when I wondered if I was going to die. We’ve all...
Imagine it is 17 days before Christmas. Mary, a young girl who is about to become the mother of the child who will change history, is feeling uneasy. She is traveling to Bethlehem, a small town 70 miles from home. Although encouraged by God through...
Is there something in your life you'd like to fix? Possibly something close to your heart? What if, after trying your best and using all the resources and experts available, some problem remains unsolvable? Despite your efforts, it persists, and you learn the solution doesn’t...
Ownership is common sense. To own something means to have full control over it. Ownership is different from renting because it comes with responsibility. Last week, I made a mistake that impacted something important to someone else. My actions showed poor judgment, and the other...
I want the best for my players, which is why we discuss helpful topics. Most of these are simple, but they are often not executed without discipline. It's the discipline that separates the good from the great. Who do you want the best for? Is...
We can all agree that distractions are a constant part of our daily lives, often subtle yet powerful enough to divert us from what truly matters. These distractions not only hinder our potential but also cause us to settle for less than we deserve. While...
In Good to Great, author Jim Collins, states that “Good is the enemy to great.” He writes that the difference between good and great is often found in the overlooked actions that drive consistent results. However, uncovering these details and gaining meaning in success takes...