Open… to New Experiences in Tennis
One of the most vital elements for creating happiness in tennis is openness to new experiences. While tennis is a dynamic sport with many engagementRead More
Choosing Happiness in Tennis
Throughout 2024, I am dedicating the first full weekend of every month to exploring the application of design-oriented thinking to improve our tennis lives. ThisRead More
System Design 101 for the Tennis Ecosystem
Creating good rule and incentive frameworks is a sophisticated process of system design. Establishing the rules, regulations, and guidelines that shape player and administrative behaviorRead More
Hacking the Tournament Ranking Point System
Self-interest is not inherently wrong. It is a natural human trait that can drive personal growth, help individuals set and achieve goals, and ensure thatRead More
Hacking the System
Throughout 2024, I am dedicating the first full weekend of every month to exploring the application of design-oriented thinking to improve our tennis lives. ThisRead More
Prototyping to Improve Tennis Quality of Life
Tennis is supposed to be fun. Unfortunately, the pursuit of on-court performance and other engagement experiences can sometimes diminish overall enjoyment. When the complex andRead More
1 responsePrototyping to Inform Major Life Decisions
It’s a paradox that the two major schools of thought typically recommended for making big life decisions are polar opposites. The first theory is thatRead More
The Concept of Prototyping
Throughout 2024, I am dedicating the first full weekend of every month to exploring the application of design-oriented thinking to improve our tennis lives. ThisRead More
What if the Sky was the Limit?
To round out our exploration of imaginative ways to brainstorm about our ideal tennis lives, today we will consider what we think our Utopia mightRead More
What If There Was No Tennis?
As people age, they often experience a reduction in imaginative thinking. The constraints of responsibility, societal norms, and formal education lead to a prioritization ofRead More