Positive Thinking

The Art of Positive Thinking

“I think, therefore I am” Rene Descartes coined that phrase around 1637 and it simple means that thinking about one’s existence proves—in and of itself—that “I” exist to do the thinking. I believe “I think, there for I am” has…

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Why Understanding Your Ability is Important

I see it all the time at our tennis centre, people having a game enjoying the rallies or lack of them. When I approached a few guys playing not long ago, I asked “You guys should play our competition, why…

Defiant kid

Which Defiant are You?

Are you a Constructive defiant or a Destructive defiant? All humans are defiant, it is coded into our DNA. Defiance could be the single most powerful human instinct that has shaped our world into what it is today. Think about…

Team me Up

Team Me Up Scotty

“Beam me up Scotty” was a popular culture catch phrase associated with Captain Kirk when he needed to be transported back to the Star-ship Enterprise. If you have never followed Star Trek that is ok, my play on that phrase of…

David Jeflea and Stewart Whicker

The Making of a Champion

Image: David Jeflea and Stewart Whicker training at Marconi Tennis 2003. David was the number one 16 yr old junior in Australia in 2003, Won multiple National and State junior titles, Was an Australian Open Junior Doubles finalist and AIS…

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Respect, Self-Value and the Power of Clarity

Respect for yourself and the people that provide your opportunities, which is everyone you come in contact with guarantees success. We use respect or lack of respect to give things, people and situations value. How you value yourself is really important…