There’s a time when it all comes together—what you long for and what you fear—and as tentative as you may feel, you’re driven to continue. At that point, the need to forge ahead is the...

People aspire, learn, and grow when they are ready to commit to the process.

The excitement of opportunity and challenge inspires us to push for greatness.

True sportsmanship is excellence in motion!

The thing about life, about change, is there are always lessons. Some are subtle, others not, and sometimes it takes being ripped out of your comfort zone to finally get it—then it’s transformative.

The BIG push means being able to develop and sustain momentum toward your goal; it is the process of actively replacing excuses with winning habits, the ultimate excuses blockers. Moreover, it is being willing to...

Success is not random.

Live in the present, but live for the future.

Becoming limitless involves mental agility; the ability to quickly grasp and incorporate new ideas and concepts with confidence.

For every forward action, there is an equally important forward reaction.

No one can take the shot for you.

Don’t compromise your focus by comparing what you are trying to learn to what you already know. Focus in the moment, on what you are trying to learn now.

It’s not enough to fill your head with wondrous ideas—you must initiate action.

Excellence prospers in the absence of excuses.

When healthy competition prevails — you come out to play and you play to win.

I have been thinking about the idea of excuses for some time now. They are like menacing demons that creep into our lives without us knowing. They are roadblocks, white lies to ourselves, a reason...

When you begin to expect that there is always room for improvement, you put yourself in the driver’s seat. Why wait for someone else to figure it out or do it? Expect that you are...

Wasted strokes, like missed deadlines, are preventable and costly.

True confidence is born of experiencing your hard work and seeing your determination pay off.

To gain self-respect, you need to put yourself first.

Upon achieving a lifelong dream, I thought, this is the way to live your life — in the moment, and to the fullest.

As I believe—I am, I can, I know.

Your success is your responsibility. Take the initiative, do the work, and persist to the end.

When I think of excellence in motion, I think of the big picture. Because of the magnitude of this concept, I look at it from an aerial perspective. It is a mindset that challenges the...

Needs cause motivation. Deep-rooted desires for esteem, affection, belonging, achievement, self-actualization, power, and control motivate us to push for what we want and need in our lives.

Resilience is not a commodity you are born with, waiting silently on tap. It is self-manufactured painstakingly over time by working through your problems and never giving up, even in the face of difficulty or...

From within the mind we look out and envision, contemplating and interpreting each new challenge and the action we will take.

If you’re not afraid of working hard, self-reliance comes easy!

Don’t build roadblocks out of assumptions.

You have had many successes, and you have earned the right to be respected.

Beauty is wasted on the self-absorbed.

A good golfer’s métier is his or her golfing skill.A great golfer’s métier is his or her golfing skill, coupled with the mastery of good sportsmanship, rendering him or her an ambassador for the sport.

Managing excuses means not excusing yourself from the responsibility you need to take with your thought, words, and actions.

If you dread ending up in the bunker, practice these tricky out-of-the-sand shots until you master them. Think of it as insurance—we all have learned that, once you know you can make that shot easily,...

Most of us are continually engaged in some form of pursuit. We are seeking excellence within one or more areas in our lives, and that is the basis of our motivation. It is human nature...

Think in terms of opportunities and solutions instead of problems, disappointment, and failure.

People rise to the occasion without hesitation when they feel inspired and challenged.

I don’t ever want to be a fair-weather anything. Playing through the elements is always better than sitting on the sidelines.

Self-affirm—build yourself up with honest and genuine praise.

It’s not the win that matters so much as recognizing and respecting its value.

The power behind taking responsibility for your actions lies in putting an end to negative thought patterns. You no longer dwell on what went wrong or focus on whom you are going to blame. You...

The code-of-ethics playlist:o Treat your colleagues, family, and friends with respect, dignity, fairness, and courtesy.o Pride yourself in the diversity of your experience and know that you have a lot to offer.o Commit to creating...

Find your focus by seeking all that is good in your life.

Life’s best coaches are those who believe in you and your potential, sometimes even before you do.

Motivation: to think myself successful!

If you are afraid to fail, your successes will be few, common, and unmemorable.

No one will ever blame you for trying to get it right.

Keep a positive mind. Remember, a failed attempt doesn’t make you a failure—giving up does.

The right attitude is everything!

Value the effort you put forward. Be determined, committed, and involved.