Essays on the mental game, training, philosophy, identity, and the honest lessons from this unconventional path in professional tennis.
I was putting way too much pressure on my performance and tying the success of my practices to how I played. This is a recipe for playing worse and worse tennis. But a 5:45 am practice taught me something important.
Read MoreWe all have values that guide us, but our ability to stick to them is neither permanent nor perfect. Life constantly tests us — will you remain truthful if the truth could end a friendship? Will you do the brave thing when you're shivering with fear?
Read MoreTim Mayotte, a former world #7, sat me down and gave me incredible advice about what happens in the 5 to 10 seconds after a point — and why the stories we tell ourselves hold more power than we realize.
Read More