Tag: success

My fear is gone

May 5, 2007 | 7 comments

The most amazing transformation has happened in my tennis playing this week. In my blog last Monday, I logged the death knell of my lifelong fear of not being able to successfully do anything sports related. Well, the payoff this

Success?

May 1, 2007 | 1 comment

What is Success? To laugh often and love much; To win the respect of intelligent persons and the affection of children; To earn the approval of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; To appreciate beauty; To find

Keep your eye on the ball

April 30, 2007 | 4 comments

We did it! My USTA team placed number one in our division this weekend, and the whole gang is excited about advancing to districts competition a month from now. Hooray! As any of my regular readers know, winning the highest

Be your best

April 20, 2007 | No comments yet

I’m captain of a USTA men’s team (as in tennis…), and we have our first tournament on April 27th. The excitement is building! Last night, our coach shared bits of wisdom to mentally prepare us for the matches. And one

Don’t be intimidated

December 9, 2006 | 3 comments

Wouldn’t it be nice if everyone agreed with everything you did, fully supported your efforts, cheered you on and never complained or gave you grief about your decisions? Sound idyllic? It probably is…in this world… To survive and thrive we