Do you consistently grow your skills? Many of you know that I love tennis. If you watched the US Open over the past few weeks, you likely know that 19-year old American, Coco Gauff won the Women’s title. She broke onto the scene in 2019 (at age 15) beating Venus Williams at Wimbledon, but hasn’t …
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Are you pursuing excellence or hoping for it? Excellence is something that is easy to talk about, but difficult to obtain. After reading the book, The Pursuit of Excellence by Ryan Hawk and having him on our podcast, I decided to write the #CJJblog this week on this very topic. Below are some takeaways from …
Who is the GOAT in each sport? What we are seeing over the last decade in professional tennis is absolutely incredible. Three all-time greats – Djokovic, Nadal, and Federer – battling it out for the greatest tennis player ever… All in their primes at the same time. In the #CJJblog this week, I explain why …
Are you a resilient person? For those of you in the Rochester, NY area, make sure you tune in to watch the Warriors the next time they play. You will see one of our own having success. If you are a coach, you know there is nothing better than the success of former players. For …
Are you ready for the home stretch? Don’t look now, but it’s almost Thanksgiving. Are you ready to close out the year strong? Instead of being like everyone else and waiting for those New Year’s Resolutions to motivate you, why don’t you make some changes and kick things into gear today? The #CJJblog this week …
Have you read any good books lately? Recently, I read the book The Power of One More By: Ed Mylett and was amazed at how much it got me to think about everyday things in such a different way. I have been listening to his podcast now for about a year (you should, too) and …
My main man, J-Mac Many of you probably heard about Jason’s accident a couple weeks ago. He was hit by a car while riding his bike and ended up in the hospital for a few days with broken ribs and other serious injuries. While he was in the ICU for a few days, he always …
Do you recognize relentlessness when you see it? After suffering a rare foot injury about six months ago, many tennis fans (myself included) feared retirement was in the cards for Rafael Nadal. Not only was he able to return, but he won his record-breaking 21st Grand Slam Singles Title, separating himself from Federer and Djokovic. …
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Have you tested positive for COVID-19? Two weeks ago, I tested positive for COVID-19 and it was four days of hell. As many of you know by now, I take great pride in my physical health. I exercise, drink a ton of water, sleep well, eat well, double-vaccinated, and despite all this… I was laid …
How do you make life worthwhile? As many of you know, my favorite motivational speaker is Jim Rohn. His passion and content is a large motivation of mine to do what I do. If you follow him, you may be familiar with his “Four if’s that make life worthwhile.” In the #CJJblog this week I …
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