Shoulder to Shoulder
When I was a street cop, the way the good officers judged whether another officer was a good partner, was not based on the other officer’s personality, gender, race, looks, cologne, or any criteria other than, will this officer backing…
15 Thought Filters Used By Peak Performers
The thoughts we entertain, (i.e. mental house guests) make us or break us, like the Unwanted House Guests from the old Saturday Night Live skits. If you let negative thoughts set up shop in your brain-housing group, it’s hard to…
Crossing The Threshold
“Men who know themselves are no longer fools. They stand on the threshold of the door of Wisdom.” Havelock Ellis Wisdom is the skill and ability to make good decisions, especially when it’s all on the line. Like the…
Play Like A Gladiator
“When I’m on the court, I picture myself as like a gladiator.” Tyson Chandler In the past, I have had the privilege to coach several people with terminal or life threatening diseases (many of them with stage 4 cancer…
Go Ahead, Hit Me
“I can’t teach someone how to take a punch. That’s about internal fortitude, you have it or you don’t.” Mike Tyson Fortitude is the mental strength and courage that allows one to face pain, danger, adversity, difficulties, and even…
Quit Crying! Just Dominate
“…You just dominate.” Al Davis – legendary owner of the Oakland Raiders Dominate means to have control of or power over (someone or something). This is how I like things; no crying, no excuse making, no claims of “that’s not…
Hold The Line
“Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at all.” Dale Carnegie Patience is the quality that refuses to give up, it means…
Don’t Waste a Good Strikeout
“Every strike brings me closer to the next home run.” Babe Ruth I don’t about you, but this definitely makes me feel better. I’ve feel like I’ve been swinging and missing quite a lot. I am learning with every…
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