Scottie Scheffler won the 2024 Master's on Sunday, shooting a total score of -11 and beating second place, Ludvig Aberg, by four strokes. While I don't watch a ton of golf, watching Sunday's final round at the Masters is something I really enjoy. For one, the course is absolutely beautiful and one of a kind in my eyes. Two, I love the fact that a single event brings the best players in the game, regardless of country or age, to a single tournament. Finally, the pressure to play your absolute best is front and center. Even the best in the world feel it, and you see golfers either rise or fall on the leaderboard in a single round. Tags:
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IntroTeams from the youth level all the way to the professional ranks are reading books together. Business teams are reading books together. Church groups: reading together.
While I love to read alone, there's a certain energy that comes with a book discussion. You and I may read the same chapter and have completely different thoughts or reactions. Reading in itself produces ideas, but just imagine the magnitude of ideas that come from a product group book discussion. Today, I'm going to recommend several books to read as a team. I'm going to steer clear of sport-specific books so that this list is applicable to a wider audience. Tags:
IntroThere's nothing better than wrapping up a successful week and having something fun to look forward to on the weekend. The only problem is that eventually the weekend ends, Monday begins, and we're back to the grind.
In today's article, I'm going to share some of my favorite Monday Motivation techniques. I'll vary the mediums so that no matter what your preferences are, there will be something for you. I'm also going to vary the strategies because not everyone appreciates being talked at. By the end, there will be something that catches your eye. It will then be up to you to implement it. Tags:
IntroSeveral months ago, I wrote an article that outlined some of the best sports speeches that I had ever heard. The article was multi-purpose: I wanted to get people fired up but also hoped that players, parents, and coaches alike could learn from each one.
In the months since, I've gotten a lot of requests for speech texts, as in "that speech was great, but do you have a copy of it that I can print out?" Tags:
Cameron Hanes is a well-known American athlete, podcaster, influencer, bowhunter, and brand owner. Born on October 22, 1967, in Oregon, Cam still lives there and works for the Springfield Utility Board. So how does a small-town guy become this larger than life motivational icon? In today's article, we aimed to find out.
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Reading is an excellent way to exercise your brain and keep it healthy. While we all read for different reasons, sometimes we forget that reading is actually good for our mental health.
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Originally published on January 4, 2022, on Medium.com.
Have you ever gotten into a book, so much so, that when you look at the clock, three hours have passed, and it’s well past your bedtime? Last week, I finished Jon Krakauer’s Where Men Win Glory. The story details the life of Pat Tillman, the former NFL star turned Army Ranger, who gave his life during the war in Afghanistan. Pat Tillman was a guy that you had to love: confident, hard-working, committed, and determined to serve others, even at the expense of his closest loved ones. He possessed a unique belief system, rooted in both challenging himself (he ran a marathon during an NFL offseason) and serving the greater good (leaving a multimillion dollar contract with the Arizona Cardinals to join a bunch of 19-year-old kids at Fort Benning). Tags:
IntroMental toughness is a crucial trait for runners to develop as it helps them stay focused and motivated, especially when they encounter physical or mental challenges. Have you ever been cruising along on a run, when all of a sudden negative thoughts cause you to breathe harder, slow down, and sometimes, even stop?
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Reflections on Playing College Basketball*This was originally written and published on Medium.com on August 27, 2019.
During my freshman season of college basketball, I was playing in an early season Thanksgiving tournament. At this point, I had three games under my belt as a collegian, and every game was an opportunity for me to gain the trust of my teammates, my coaches, and even myself. Tags:
Sports and athletics are a great way to stay healthy, disciplined, and focused. Athletes, like anyone else, can experience periods of low motivation, and as a coach or mentor, it is your responsibility to help them get back on track. According to a report by the Aspen Institute, around 70% of kids in the United States quit organized sports by the age of 13. Another survey by the National Sporting Goods Association found that the dropout rate for kids in sports is highest between the ages of 11 and 13. The main reasons cited by kids for quitting sports include lack of enjoyment, too much pressure, and poor coaching.
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AuthorJohn Willkom is the author of Amazon best-selling basketball books: Walk-On Warrior and No Fear In The Arena. John is an avid reader, sports fan, and father to two incredible little girls. Archives
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