I had so much fun in Anaheim meeting several of
you.
Thank you to those who stopped by my booth.
It was an enormously gratifying and energizing
few days because of the feedback on PLAY BIG and
my other programs.
I’ll share some of the feedback next week — I
recorded several people talking about the
difference the book has made for them and their
players.
I’m honored that the book was chosen “Best in
Show” by Collegiate Baseball.
One of my favorite moments was when one man, with
his 9-year-old son by his side, said “You’re now
my wife’s favorite author,”
“Why’s that?” I asked.
“Because of the difference your book has made in
our son’s life.”
Now THAT’S a buzz. Plugs me right into my bigger
mission.
I’m simply using baseball as a way in to upgrade
all aspects of players’, coaches’ and parents’
lives.
I teach life success skills. Life enjoyment and
fulfillment skills.
People say “baseball builds character,” but I say
baseball is neutral. It doesn’t care about you.
It isn’t inherently anything.
It is, however, a spectacular “platform” or
“context” in which to learn life success skills.
Baseball strips you naked in front of the people
you care most about and whether it becomes a
wonderful experience or one that drives you into
therapy depends on the choices YOU make while
you’re in it.
(Note: MOST of the choices you make are NOT
conscious ones. That’s why my upper level
programs address upgrading your programming and
go beyond simply “think positive.”)
One HUGE key is the quality of the leadership a
player experiences. I love that most of you are
coaches because you can influence so many lives.
So I’m thrilled I’ve made a difference in the
lives of son, father and mother mentioned above
and I appreciate having the opportunity to do
that for you in these emails and my programs.
My traveling has settled down now and I’m ready
to roll in 2012. Stay tuned.
Play Big, Dr. Tom
p.s. if you don’t have the book yet, go to
www.PlayBigBook.com
