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...
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We all agree that NIL agreements, player payments, and the transfer portal have transformed college sports. However, one thing that hasn't changed is that people of all ages still need coaching, and young people need coaching now more than ever. We begin practice this week with...
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...
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...
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...
Nearly 2,000 years ago, Marcus Aurelius, arguably the most powerful leader in the world, wrote to himself, "The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way is the way." He told himself there were no obstacles, only a path forward. True then, true...
I've coached high-performance college athletes for twenty-four years. During this time of coaching at the highest level, I've learned a tremendous amount about the human spirit. I have evidence that participating in rigorous athletic training and development teaches us that our bodies can do much...
The investment principle of buy low, sell high is easy in theory but difficult in real life because our emotions get in the way. The same is true in our personal lives. Prudent behavior is to quit being emotional and lead with the discipline of...