Today is the last day in the ‘Be Perfect Today’ blog series. I’m tired. For over 75 straight days, this 60-year old body has been absolutely perfect in not only the blogs (30 in 30 days) but the training, nutrition, and cardio. How did this come about? Like this… My team was struggling mentally around 3 …
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Apr 28
Be Perfect Today: Part XXVIV – Sometimes Things Just Go Sideways
“Remember, winning – taking 1st Place – isn’t the criteria for success. It’s the effort and sacrifice made for improvement and achievement that is most important. 1st Place is nice. We all want it. That’s what we train for, right? But sometimes that’s just out of our sphere at this point in time.” David R. …
Apr 26
Be Perfect Today: Part XXVII – Joe DeRousie: Quiet Storm
Today’s blog is a repost from 2013 on my good friend, Joe DeRousie. Joe is one of the few individuals I truly respect in this sport. Narcissism doesn’t exist in his vocabulary or world. Read on and find out what I mean. Enjoy… When I was in basic training in the military, we had daily …
Apr 25
Be Perfect Today: Part XXVI – There’s Only One Way…The RIGHT Way
“The minute you get away from fundamentals, whether it’s proper technique, work ethic, or mental preparation, the bottom can fall out of your game, you schoolwork, your job, whatever you’re doing.” Michael Jordan. “Your first rep should be as perfect as your last rep.” David Patterson. Years ago I had the privilege and honor to …
Apr 24
Be Perfect Today: Part XXV – Focus In The Fog
“Why is it so hard for so many to realize that winners are usually the ones who FOCUS all their mental and physical energies towards working longer, working harder, and working smarter, and as a result of such, usually do better?” David Patterson. Have you ever noticed the stares between a pitcher and a …