Act More Energetic
The next focus area on our journey exploring topics inspired by The Happiness Project is to “Act More Energetic.” While it seems intuitive that people behave theRead More
Exercise Better
The next focus area on our journey exploring topics inspired by The Happiness Project is “Exercise Better.” It might seem counterintuitive that tennis players wouldRead More
1 responseThe Importance of Sleep for Tennis
Throughout 2025, we are spending the first full weekend of each month with posts inspired by Gretchen Rubin in her iconic book, The Happiness Project. Rubin’sRead More
The Happiness Project
The last Thursday of the calendar year is when I traditionally review a book that has nothing to do with tennis. However, the book IRead More
Happy Birthday to all Adult USTA Tennis Players!
New Year’s Day marks more than just the start of a new calendar and a celebration of fresh beginnings. It is also a special milestoneRead More
Oops! I did it again. (I broke something else.)
I have an embroidered Velcro patch on my phone holster. (I’m not sure there has ever been a better lead-in sentence that illustrates my nerdiness,Read More
1 responseTennis Beyond the Headlines: December 30, 2024
2024 delivered a smorgasbord of unforgettable tennis moments. New stars are rising, legends are bowing out, and quirky off-court antics as the dark days ofRead More
It’s Been Five Years
The first post I made on this site went live on December 28, 2019. That means I have been publishing original tennis content every singleRead More
8 responsesThe Power of Incremental Goal Setting
Statistics consistently bear out the sobering reality that most people who set New Year’s resolutions fail. Additionally, the dropout rate is so high in JanuaryRead More
Getting Ready for New Year’s Eve… with a Tennis Spin
Now that Christmas has passed, most people turn their attention to celebrations of the New Year. I observe the holiday with a somewhat unorthodox tradition.Read More