I have been competing as a senior tennis player for 30 years. I have been fortunate to have had an incredible run during these years. I had results beyond my dreams and, more importantly, I have become a different person as a result of being in the heat of competition
While at Tennis Congress USA a couple of weeks ago I was giving a presentation “Storytelling: A World Champion’s Secret to Playing the Best Game of Your Life” and was pleased to see Jeff Greenwald in attendance. He is a former #1 in the World 35 and 45 and over player and a top San Francisco based sports psychologist.
A morning not too different than any other morning. Breakfast with Jo Ann reading the NY Times. Feeling pretty chilled. Happy and grateful for my life.
Then time to get down to the serious preparation for a big competition.
A successful day on the courts is when you play well and win, especially when challenged by good players who are playing well too. Today was a successful day for me.
Another day in paradise at Seabright Lawn and Tennis Club on a spectacular fall morning. As a tournament progresses the parking lot gets less crowded as players who have been eliminated leave for homes around the country. There is something very different about the last couple of days of an event.
Another successful day on the courts with a win in singles and doubles. I am into the quarterfinals of the singles and semifinals of the doubles.
My singles match was against a really nice guy named Dennis Bowers from California
It was a spectacular day on Wednesday. The green grass, blue sky and all white tennis clothes. The only sound is the racket hitting the ball as there is no sound when the ball bounces. It is a spiritual and unique tennis experience.
Why I Love Tennis
I was asked by a successful hedge fund client why he should keep working when he had certainly made enough money to last a lifetime for him as well as his children.
His profit and loss statement was already off the charts, so it no longer served as the motivator for him.
I couldn’t tell him why he “should” show up each day. I could, though, tell him why I continue to show up for tennis, despite having accumulated more than enough victories. My tennis cup PNL runneth over.
