Mental Toughness: Jeter Style

As many of you know, I’m a HUGE Derek Jeter fan…. And yes, I’m obsessed with his breath taking good looks and the way he fits into a Yankees uniform, but what really intrigues me about this amazing athletic specimen is his ability to do his job well day in and day out.

Like for instance…

Jeter consistently gives 100%.

Jeter never complains and his positive aura is infectious.

Jeter works hard all-year long no matter how many records he breaks or awards he wins.

I find athletes very intriguing (obviously) because to be the best, break records, and compete at the highest level, professional athletes must have an insane mental toughness, focus, and drive. Often, I find myself wanting to dive into their brains to find out how they do it.

Do you think authors need to be mentally tough? And whom do you admire?

A humungous congratulations goes out to Carrie Harris for her book deal!!!!! Check out all the deets here. Yay, Carrie!!!!

Happy Wednesday!

Saying Goodbye

Sunday night, fans and players said goodbye to Yankee Stadium. I don't know why, but when the word goodbye is involved, I tend to get all emotional. Saying goodbye sucks. 

Here's Derek Jeter's speech after the game. He's amazing. 

Most of the time I avoid saying goodbye. Maybe it's change I don't handle well, but I hate endings. Beginnings are okay, but endings are gut wrenching. When I played my last soccer game, I cried like a baby and refused to take my uniform off. When I left my teaching job to work part time and stay home with my daughter, I left with a giant lump in my throat. Even when I'm writing an ending, I get emotional. Normally, I'm not a huge crier, but when it comes to saying goodbye I unload.

How do you feel about saying goodbye? Are you good at it? Or do you avoid goodbyes? Did you ever overreact to a simple goodbye? 

 

Pretty Tough Tuesday: I had the pleasure of interviewing NCAA Collegiate Softball Player of the Year, Angela Tincher, last week. Tincher made softball history when she lead Virginia Tech to a no hit, shut out win against Team USA last spring. She's incredibly nice, humble, and an absolute joy to interview. Check it out here.