First I want to issue a disclaimer, for all of those who have seen the movie Pineapple Express, this article will be nothing like the movie. Instead, it is about pineapples and how we can learn to express ourselves like them. How do we do that you ask? By standing tall, wearing our crown, and … Continued
Have you ever been “in the zone”? This is a term that means being so absorbed in doing something that time seems to stand still. When we are in this mental and physical zone, our thoughts and actions come effortlessly; we can’t do anything wrong because we are in sync with the energy from our … Continued
A business coach once gave me a piece of advice which I didn’t quite understand at the time. She told me that in order to be successful and grow, I have to be able to step back at times and work “on” my business versus “in” it. It wasn’t until years later, after many seminars … Continued
If I ask any of the high school players I train what their school GPA is, they can immediately give me a number down to the tenth of a point. However, if I ask them the same question as it relates to basketball, I get a blank stare. So I ask them again, “If you … Continued
Our brain is probably the most complex organ in our body. Even though there are thousands of scientists and doctors who devote their lives to studying the brain, they still only understand a percentage of how it functions. One thing we do know is that our brains are responsible for storing our memories, like a … Continued
In this day and age, there are many different modes of transportation. We can rely on someone else to get us to our destination by taking an Uber or Lyft. Or, we can take control and drive ourselves on our journey. But do we know where we are going? And did we check the traffic … Continued
Some things are easier in theory than reality. For many people, one of those things is trusting their thoughts enough to take action. And, sometimes, one of those things is knowing when NOT to trust their thoughts because they are causing inaction. This is a precarious balance which takes time and practice to achieve. … Continued
Have you ever been in a situation where you said, “I was just in the wrong place at the wrong time.”? Have you ever considered that you were exactly where you needed to be at that time? I believe everything in life comes down to timing and positioning, which is exactly how I teach my … Continued
I know many people will tell you, “Don’t sweat the small stuff.” Well, I say “Celebrate the small stuff.” We all need to take the time to celebrate our daily, small victories. And by this, I don’t necessarily mean that you rescued a small child from a tree or won the Superbowl. I mean celebrate … Continued
I think most people are familiar with the show Family Feud and the phrase “We surveyed 100 people…” While I love this game show, I have not always been enthralled with surveys. As a head coach for Breakthrough Basketball, the parents of players who attend each of my camps have the opportunity to rate me … Continued
