Without a winning self-image, you will never have the tennis career you want. And here’s something you need to know. To harness the power of your self-image, you need to be VERY careful about the messages you send yourself. Here’s a classic example… Ever hang […]
Read MoreTiger Woods has even more to worry about than losing his family and sponsors. He’s also in danger of losing the unshakable confidence that was his trademark. Why? Because confidence is not a quality. Confidence is not a character trait. Confidence is an emotion. How To Keep […]
Read MoreAnd Win Ugly Losing sucks… But underperforming hurts more. Sometimes you lose because the other guy is better. Sometimes you lose because of you. Your will to win leaves you. Tennis Perfectionism: A Dangerous Mindset There are many reasons for losing your will to win, […]
Read MoreFew athletes do any sports training long or hard enough to discover how good they could truly be. Most athletes are training at 60% capacity and think they are working too hard. Here’s a typical example… In 1979, Canadian speed skater Gaeton Boucher decided he […]
Read MoreThis is a true story. 3 weeks before my first World Championship, my coach gave me a tape and said, “Just listen to it.” It was a simple visualization exercise…the kind most athletes have done in sports psychology. Every night for three weeks I visualized […]
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