Robert Sullivan and I have been friends for many years. We’ve laughed together, cried together, and shared honest conversations about life. At one point, I even tried to talk him out of going into the restaurant business. Thankfully for both of us, Robert had...
On Saturday, I attended an incredible music performance. I spend a lot of time with outstanding athletes, and I once again realized that excellence is excellence, no matter the chosen craft. There's much to learn from anyone who pours their heart into their field. High...
You will make a choice about who you are. Not in some grand way, but in the way you respond to pressure, doubt, other people, and to yourself. You pick your side. On one side, there’s the version of you that is courageous, intelligent, faithful, driven, and loving....
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...