Coach John Wooden of UCLA won many championships. One of the greatest tools he used for preparing his team started even before the games were played. Day one of each season began with a lesson on tying shoes properly. Yep - tying shoes. Coach knew was that championships were not simply won on the court, but rather as a result of knowing and living in the core fundamentals. Making sure the players were prepared ( and had shoes that fit and were ready to protect ) helped to insure his players had the mindset and habits of champions What about you? How are your habits and mindset? As we head into 2019 - what are the goals you have and more importantly what are the fundamentals you need to foc

For many of us, we are getting ready for the New Year. We are looking at our goals and planning our strategies. As we get closer to the 'start" day for these plans, I find that something happens.... we start to talk to ourselves. We start to look a the goals and tell ourselves How are we gonna make that happen You cant reach that goal Its gonna be hard We begin to look at the difficulties in hit our goals and many times this leads us to pull back and play small as we enter the year. We use the excuse that we are "playing it safe" or that we are being 'realistic'. but here's the thing..... Playing it safe is dangerous. It keeps us small. It doesn't allow us to become the best version of

As a kid I remember waking up on my birthday and being SO excited. I knew there was going to be a celebration, presents and a special energy. ( ok so I still feel this way....) I guess my question is - why do we only have to feel this way once a year? Every day should be a celebration. We should wake up feeling energized and unstoppable. Feeling special and ready to go and take on the day. The reality is today, everyday is special. There is no other day like today! So this week, treat each day special. Be excited to get up and face the day and look for all the gifts it can bring. Each day is a new start, a fresh opportunity and in a sense a birthday.... it is the birth of something ne

Shawn T, the creator of the fitness program Insanity, was on a panel and a guest was telling him of her struggles, both personal and professional. His response to her: CONGRATULATIONS He was not being mean or condescending, but rather honest. He went on to explain that all of the struggles we go through are needed for success. We should learn to congratulate ourselves for not only facing the struggles, but for pushing through them. His message - Success lies in the Struggle This week, don't be mad, fearful or run away from the challenges. This week embrace them and congratulate yourself for having them - this means you are in the right track!