Topic: Rafael Nadal

Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Interpersonal Competence

Rafael Nadal is a “beast” according to Mary Carillo; and he proved it last Sunday.  If you read this blog with any regularity you know that I am a tennis fan.  I didn’t get a chance to watch the French Open final on ...READ»

US Open Tennis and Self Confidence

Self confidence is one of the keys to success that I discuss in Straight Talk for Success.  If you want to become self confident, you need to do three things: 1) Be optimistic; 2) Face your fears and take action; and 3) surround ...READ»

Why W.L. Gore's Retractable Roof Changes Wimbledon Forever [video]

Remember last year's seven-hour final at Wimbledon? Never again.READ»

Rafael Nadal, Wimbledon and Self Confidence

Wimbledon.  Rafael Nadal.  Roger Federer.  An epic match. Did you watch yesterday?  What did you think? I was traveling, but got to see parts of the match in various airports.  I saw the fourth set tie break.  Nadal ...READ»

Incentive Clauses Gone Bad

Incentive clauses are an integral part of the sports world -- and often go awry. READ»

• Why Incentives Are Effective, Irresistable, and Almost Certain to Backfire
• CEOs Who Risk Big for Big Paydays

Pete Sampras, Nerves and Making Great Presentations

If you want to become a dynamic communicator, you need to do three things: 1) become a great conversationalist; 2) write clearly and succinctly; and 3) present well – to groups of two or 200. Public speaking frightens many ...READ»

Micahel Phelps and Outstanding Peformance

If you want to become an outstanding performer, you need to do three things: 1) become a lifelong learner; 2) set and achieve high goals; and 3) get organized. Right now, I can’t think of a more outstanding performer than ...READ»