My dog Lexi does an excellent job of keeping bad guys out of my house. I’m 100% sure bad guys aren’t getting in because Lexi hates intruders and cares deeply about the people she protects. However, there are concerns I need to consider that could...
People often ask me, "Why did you write Hard Comes First?" My reason is simple. In my many years of coaching elite people, I have countless examples of people overcoming challenges to do great things. These stories of inspiration are worth sharing because learning from...
Our Future Self Has An Opinion Let's be in the business of encouraging people. This often means setting the example as someone who doesn't shy away from doing the right things, especially when it requires us to reach up and out. I'm fortunate to have many...
The term coach comes from the word that originally meant carriage. When I think of the word carriage, I think about something pulled by horses that carries people. If this is an accurate picture, then a coach is someone who helps others achieve their desired...
Could you please raise your hand if you want to win? There's nothing like the feeling of winning. However, winning to lift others and bring joy to those who wouldn't have done it without your contribution is what winning is all about. Helping others win...
On a recent Memorial Day weekend tour of New York City's financial district, I was reminded of one of America’s early mantras: America, the land of opportunity. The conviction that hard work can lead to upward social mobility is deeply ingrained in the fabric of American...
One thing is certain: there will be difficult days ahead. When I was young, my father often told me to save for a rainy day. He implied that one thing was guaranteed based on his life experiences: the rain would come, so it was wise...
I despise losing. My 25th year of college coaching did not go as planned because we lost more than expected. Winning on the scoreboard is marked as the primary goal of college sports, but there can be a contrarian understanding of results. Sometimes, the lessons...
Since personal growth rarely happens when we're comfortable, life becomes rich from the lessons we learn from difficulties. The sport of tennis provides a platform for growth. Please listen to my discussion with GOTENNIS on the many benefits of competition. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23Ql6EwzuWA #1 Amazon Bestseller Hard Comes First The Guide...
We're made to do life in community with others. In fact, the people we surround ourselves with matter a lot. Your first boss, who you marry, high school friends, teachers and coaches, and more, all matter in shaping not only how we see the world,...