“A large portion of success is derived from flexability. It is all very well to have principles, rules of behavior concerning right and wrong. But it is quite as essential to know when to forget as well as when to use them. – Alice Foote MacDougall, entrepreneur
This message is especially dedicated to all the athletes and volunteers at the Special Olympics World Games in Shanghai, China. Being a volunteer tennis coach for the Special Olympics, it truly excites me that the Special Olympics World Games is going on right now in Shanghai. My only regret is that I’m not there. The […]
Today’s message is dedicated to the great Melissa Sapio. Many people, especially athletes are turning to yoga to help them become more focused and help them achieve peak performance. In yoga, the state of “complete absorption” is called “flow.” Whatever you are looking to improve in your life, you can take the steps below from […]
This message is especially dedicated to the great Sarah Heyman. How will you succeed? The answer may be found in a few simple words written by Abe Lincoln: “When I do good I feel good. When I do bad I feel bad. And that’s my religion.” All of us have a voice inside that will […]
I’m not here to give you something to eat…I’m here to make you HUNGRY! This message is dedicated to The Azzaro Family. EXCELLENCE IN THE ART OF PIZZA For those of you that don’t know, a tomato pie is basically a pizza, but instead of sauce, they use actual tomatoes. The crust is crispy and […]
This message is dedicated to the great Mary Ellen Abouchedid. Brian Kilmeade: “Wait, you know the secret to conquering pressure?” Chris Evert: “The ability to deal with pressure and stay calm came from playing a lot of tournaments when I was young. It was not ‘now or never’ for me. I taught myself to be […]
This post is especially dedicated to Amish Sattaluri. I had a wonderful day, but unfortunately, I was unable to post a message this morning. I could have easily skipped it, and written one tomorrow, but feel that exceptions shatter dreams. I would not be satisfied if I skipped a day. Michelle from LA already has […]
This message is especially dedicated to my niece, the great Lauren Perrine. Perfunctory: adjective; Done routinely with little interest or care. I received an email from Dr. Ellen Langer of Harvard University the other day. I contacted her because she has done extensive work on the topic of Mindfulness in Social Psychology. She is the […]
This message is especially dedicated to Leanne in Michigan. Below is an email I received from Leanne: “My new store opens in 20 days, less than 3 weeks, and I am excited but I am so nervous. The president of Calvin Klein is coming on Monday to see the store and how construction is coming […]