Nobody Had a Better Story Than Ali 48
“I am the greatest” is one of the most outrageous stories one could come up with.
Belief
Do You Lose Confidence? 23
I have debated the idea of confidence with sports and business clients many times. I have often taken issue with the idea that we lose it if not performing well.
The Story Model of High Performance Meets the University of Michigan Tennis Team 35
University of Michigan tennis team is betting on the story model of high performance helping them defeat the best in the country at the NCAA championships
Forgiveness on the Courts 60
We stuck together. We, as always, win and lose together. Today we won.
By the strength of our relationship even more than the strength of our games.
Edged At the Finish Line 38
I play for matches like this that not only challenge every mental, emotional, physical and spiritual fiber of my being but also conclude with two warriors sharing a bench on the side of the court throwing compliments to each other.
Quick First and Second Round Matches 67
This morning I read that the great American runner, Steve Prefontaine, would have been 65 years old today. He had said: “Somebody may beat me, but they are going to have to bleed to do it.”
Gold in the Louisiana Delta 21
I often write that I have redefined winning in a way that almost every match has wins. The sweetest of wins is when all that is important to me comes through in the big matches, the finals of the National Championships.
A Winning Day Despite a Loss and, Today, a Chance for a Gold Ball 102
Over the years I have learned to redefine winning to include the way I play, the effort that I give, the attitude I maintain, the responsibility I take, the appreciation for my opponent, how I react after the match, the way I am with the one who has defeated me and the resilience with which I bounce back.
Stumbling Across the Finish Line 20
I love the challenges of managing my stories.
Novak: The Master of Preparation and Resiliency 42
What I took away from this match was all about Novak’s ability to prepare to bounce back from lost points and to bring his very best to the most important moments.
Who has ever been as resilient as him. He gets up for the mat after being knocked down like no others before him. He is a real life version of Rocky.