When will he retire?
I suggest he keep things even and just say go for 2020 and if he's still going well then he should add another two years.
Keeping his expectations in check.
We all hope he stays smart and well enough to keep the run going for another decade or so. Expectations or not, can we as Federer fans not be blamed for our selfish desire for the Maestro to continue as long as possible.
Thursday, December 28, 2017
Tuesday, December 26, 2017
Tennis News: Sloane Returns, Novak returns, Dog on Christmas,
Sloane looking for return after slump.
Come on Sloane, we want to see another Major Win.
Novak learns hard lesson on injuries and layoffs
It's good to see him back. He's been missed.
Dog opens his supersize tennis ball Christmas Present
Come on Sloane, we want to see another Major Win.
Novak learns hard lesson on injuries and layoffs
It's good to see him back. He's been missed.
Dog opens his supersize tennis ball Christmas Present
Monday, December 25, 2017
Federer vs Sampras: A Retrospective
Federer vs Sampras in the twilight
In essence, Federer still loves just playing the game and from there springs his joy at winning and acceptance of losing.
In essence, Federer still loves just playing the game and from there springs his joy at winning and acceptance of losing.
Saturday, December 23, 2017
Tennis Career Changed Forever: Roger Federer
Career Changing Moment for Federer
This is a reality check for any athlete is the moment an injury occurs that you know is either career ending or will limit your performance in the future. It happens to many before they are ever known and the ones you see in the upper levels of any sport are just the ones that avoided injuries.
This is a reality check for any athlete is the moment an injury occurs that you know is either career ending or will limit your performance in the future. It happens to many before they are ever known and the ones you see in the upper levels of any sport are just the ones that avoided injuries.
Thursday, December 21, 2017
Bartoli Back Out of Retirement: Great News
Welcome Back Bartoli
Bartoli was one of my favorite players on the Women's Tour. Her energy and focus are legend and Watching her Win Wimbledon Was Wonderful.
Bartoli was one of my favorite players on the Women's Tour. Her energy and focus are legend and Watching her Win Wimbledon Was Wonderful.
One Salad a Day Keeps You Young?
Salad gives 11 year brain boost
There are a lot of reasons to eat salads such as increased fiber for good digestion, fresh food that has many more nutrients, and of course reduced inflammation. This can be seen as another reason to include at least one fresh salad in your diet daily.
There are a lot of reasons to eat salads such as increased fiber for good digestion, fresh food that has many more nutrients, and of course reduced inflammation. This can be seen as another reason to include at least one fresh salad in your diet daily.
Wednesday, December 20, 2017
Kyrgious update
Kyrgious goes coachless
We'll see how this works out for him. I wonder if it's because he doesn't like the discipline that comes with dealing with a coach or coaches don't want to deal with bad behavior. He can be a great player, but his mind is the only thing holding him back.
We'll see how this works out for him. I wonder if it's because he doesn't like the discipline that comes with dealing with a coach or coaches don't want to deal with bad behavior. He can be a great player, but his mind is the only thing holding him back.
Tuesday, December 19, 2017
Retirement Risk: Die Early, Loneliness
Dying Early Comes With Early Retirement Says Study
Two things here. One is that many who retire early do so because of health issues rather than desire to stop working. But for those who choose to stop working the other risk may be lack of activity. This is where regular exercise, social engagement, and something that gives you purpose can keep you healthy both physically and mentally. Here again is my argument for taking up tennis if you aren't a player or to get back into it if you can play and have stopped. Those who stay with the game are the best candidates for long term health and overall happiness.
Loneliness Can Make You Sick
Stay social. Go out and participate in something and of course my preference is tennis and I hope it might be yours.
Two things here. One is that many who retire early do so because of health issues rather than desire to stop working. But for those who choose to stop working the other risk may be lack of activity. This is where regular exercise, social engagement, and something that gives you purpose can keep you healthy both physically and mentally. Here again is my argument for taking up tennis if you aren't a player or to get back into it if you can play and have stopped. Those who stay with the game are the best candidates for long term health and overall happiness.
Loneliness Can Make You Sick
Stay social. Go out and participate in something and of course my preference is tennis and I hope it might be yours.
Saturday, December 16, 2017
Vitamin Therapy - Does it work
Vitamin Therapy
If it is possible to reverse pre-diabetes with such a regimen then added to a regular exercise program which most won't do seems even more beneficial.
If it is possible to reverse pre-diabetes with such a regimen then added to a regular exercise program which most won't do seems even more beneficial.
Friday, December 15, 2017
Tuesday, December 12, 2017
Monday, December 11, 2017
Saturday, December 9, 2017
Is Being Left Handed in Tennis an Advantage
Advantage or Not
The article says not really, but I suggest that especially in the lower ranks having a left handed slice serve is a great advantage.
The other big advantage a lefty has is that right handers don't see them as often on the court and many times don't figure out they're playing a lefty until the first set is over and soon the match. Playing against a left handed player that has the strong ad court slice serve and a very strong forehand puts many right handers off their game because they tend to attack the backhand side for a right hander, the ad court, as a strategy. Doing so feeds right into the strength of a lefty forehand while this allows for a strong crosscourt play to the right hander's backhand. Add in a very strong two handed backhand like Rafa and you have a hard game play against.
If I were given a choice knowing I would be a tennis player I'd choose being born a lefty. Consider yourself lucky if you love tennis and are a southpaw.
The article says not really, but I suggest that especially in the lower ranks having a left handed slice serve is a great advantage.
The other big advantage a lefty has is that right handers don't see them as often on the court and many times don't figure out they're playing a lefty until the first set is over and soon the match. Playing against a left handed player that has the strong ad court slice serve and a very strong forehand puts many right handers off their game because they tend to attack the backhand side for a right hander, the ad court, as a strategy. Doing so feeds right into the strength of a lefty forehand while this allows for a strong crosscourt play to the right hander's backhand. Add in a very strong two handed backhand like Rafa and you have a hard game play against.
If I were given a choice knowing I would be a tennis player I'd choose being born a lefty. Consider yourself lucky if you love tennis and are a southpaw.
Friday, December 8, 2017
Tennis News: Muguruza on Nadal, Formula One or Tennis, Nadal and Muguruza ITF Winners
Muguruza
Spain has some class and powerhouse tennis players. It's amazing how much talent they have.
Nico Roseberg Chose Racing over Tennis
He chose Formula One but it seems his heart is still in tennis. It doesn't hurt to be able to watch it from a box in Wimbledon.
ITF Winners
This is a great milestone for Muguruza as it is proof that she has arrived along with her Championship wins, and for Nadal it is a testament to his indomitable will when it comes to winning on the court. Both of them deserve this.
Spain has some class and powerhouse tennis players. It's amazing how much talent they have.
Nico Roseberg Chose Racing over Tennis
He chose Formula One but it seems his heart is still in tennis. It doesn't hurt to be able to watch it from a box in Wimbledon.
ITF Winners
This is a great milestone for Muguruza as it is proof that she has arrived along with her Championship wins, and for Nadal it is a testament to his indomitable will when it comes to winning on the court. Both of them deserve this.
Monday, December 4, 2017
Sunday, December 3, 2017
Tennis News: Federer Hints at Retirement from Davis Cup and Olympics, Serena and Maria Make Cameo
Federer Hints at Retirement
So he's managing his time and inevitable decline as best he can by limiting the areas where he competes. This sounds smart to me. Anything is good to keep him on the tour.
Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova to make Cameo
So he's managing his time and inevitable decline as best he can by limiting the areas where he competes. This sounds smart to me. Anything is good to keep him on the tour.
Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova to make Cameo
Saturday, December 2, 2017
Wheelchair Tennis GB
Wheelchair Masters
Wheelchair Masters results
The part of the sport isn't covered much so when I come across some results I like to post them.
Wheelchair Masters results
The part of the sport isn't covered much so when I come across some results I like to post them.
Retirement is one Third of Your Life - Think Tennis
Retirement is one third of your life
I don't agree with this time assessment since many will not be able to retire at sixty and live to ninety. But keeping in mind that it might cover one fourth of your life then you might consider what pastimes you can participate in while you hit those so called golden years. Think Tennis
I don't agree with this time assessment since many will not be able to retire at sixty and live to ninety. But keeping in mind that it might cover one fourth of your life then you might consider what pastimes you can participate in while you hit those so called golden years. Think Tennis
Tennis Coaching: An Example of What It Can Be
Kendall Bolock excels
I'll let the article speak for itself. Just read to see all the things this young lady has gained from tennis so far and credit has to start with a beginning on the tennis court by a coach. Time, effort, and motivation supply the rest.
I'll let the article speak for itself. Just read to see all the things this young lady has gained from tennis so far and credit has to start with a beginning on the tennis court by a coach. Time, effort, and motivation supply the rest.
History of the Tennis Racket
The History of the Tennis Racket is something few tennis players know or consider. Those of us old enough have been able to play with frames of every recent innovation. The following links and comments should give you some understanding of what changes have come along in the past fifty to sixty years in tennis rackets.
Evolution
One thing left out of this article was that the inventor of the metal tennis racket was Renee Lacoste and this came out in the form of the T-2000 by Wilson and popularized by Jimmy Connors. I never liked the racket myself but it did start a move toward metal frames that dominated the sport for over a decade until composite frames came along.
Then came the oversized rackets with the big heads. First came the Weed. It was huge and I think the reason it never took off was the balance and control issues that came with a racket that resembled a butterfly net that was tightly weaved. It gave you power but control was something else. Then along came Howard Head. Howard Head Wiki
Obituary - Howard Head - 1991
Racket-ball is an easy sport by comparison and you see how that has all but gone by the wayside as a means of recreation. So making a sport easy is only part of it. It also has to have enough complexity and benefit of continued effort to prove that someone is not just a jock but a disciplined athlete or at least a focused competitor. We'll see how Pickleball fares over the long term but for now it seems that it is designed for Seniors who either have trouble moving as much or never really learned to play tennis.
Now with USTA leagues the sport at least has a strong following among adults but other sports such as soccer still have the greater support of county programs.
This is where the ITF gets some credit. You have to strike a balance between making the sport easy and just taking away the essential elements that make watching good tennis so wonderful. Thus the ITF defines the rules on how a racket must be designed to be allowed in amateur and professional play.
Big Bubba and other Outlaws - The 29 inch racket rule
I always got a laugh looking at some of these frames. The problem is that you have to change your game to accommodate them as even Roger Federer found out during his transition to a larger racket head but the positive outcome is hard to dispute.
10 Rackets that changed the Game
I've played with many of these and am quite happy to enjoy the Head Radical OS Series now. In their day each of these frame contributed to some great tennis performances.
Evolution
One thing left out of this article was that the inventor of the metal tennis racket was Renee Lacoste and this came out in the form of the T-2000 by Wilson and popularized by Jimmy Connors. I never liked the racket myself but it did start a move toward metal frames that dominated the sport for over a decade until composite frames came along.
Then came the oversized rackets with the big heads. First came the Weed. It was huge and I think the reason it never took off was the balance and control issues that came with a racket that resembled a butterfly net that was tightly weaved. It gave you power but control was something else. Then along came Howard Head. Howard Head Wiki
Obituary - Howard Head - 1991
This article strays from invention to make clear the title of the story really is about social causes which is not what I want to show you but the article does have some good information on Howard Head. It's funny to see engineers go on about social issues. Think of the real and actual benefit of the oversized rackets. It did make life easier for many players. But the tennis boom had occurred before the big rackets came along and it was dying because the sport was difficult among other things and disorganized. The mistakes made were with governments who thought that if you built lots of courts everywhere that people would play and they did for a while. What was really needed was the Junior programs, tournaments, and coaching to get people involved in the sport and get past the hard beginning. The big rackets helped as well since they made up to some extent for technique and mobility but in the end those two things still carry the day once the big size rackets are factored in. As a correction: The Weed Racket was the first oversized frame and the details of it's invention aren't known to me, but it's possible that more than one person came up with the idea at the same time.
Racket-ball is an easy sport by comparison and you see how that has all but gone by the wayside as a means of recreation. So making a sport easy is only part of it. It also has to have enough complexity and benefit of continued effort to prove that someone is not just a jock but a disciplined athlete or at least a focused competitor. We'll see how Pickleball fares over the long term but for now it seems that it is designed for Seniors who either have trouble moving as much or never really learned to play tennis.
Now with USTA leagues the sport at least has a strong following among adults but other sports such as soccer still have the greater support of county programs.
This is where the ITF gets some credit. You have to strike a balance between making the sport easy and just taking away the essential elements that make watching good tennis so wonderful. Thus the ITF defines the rules on how a racket must be designed to be allowed in amateur and professional play.
Big Bubba and other Outlaws - The 29 inch racket rule
I always got a laugh looking at some of these frames. The problem is that you have to change your game to accommodate them as even Roger Federer found out during his transition to a larger racket head but the positive outcome is hard to dispute.
10 Rackets that changed the Game
I've played with many of these and am quite happy to enjoy the Head Radical OS Series now. In their day each of these frame contributed to some great tennis performances.
Friday, December 1, 2017
Thursday, November 30, 2017
Something Wrong with Tennis says Safin
Safin says there with Fed and Rafa at top again
We know they won't likely be there much longer so what is wrong with some of the best players that ever held a racket running up the score a bit longer. The men that can't yet beat them just don't have the requisite skills and experience yet to take them down in the big matches. It is great for tennis to have these remarkable players stay around longer. Safin apparently doesn't remember Rosewall and Laver player late into their thirties and Rosewall winning the big ones at age 37.
Rosewall Does and thinks Fed can keep it going a bit longer.
We know they won't likely be there much longer so what is wrong with some of the best players that ever held a racket running up the score a bit longer. The men that can't yet beat them just don't have the requisite skills and experience yet to take them down in the big matches. It is great for tennis to have these remarkable players stay around longer. Safin apparently doesn't remember Rosewall and Laver player late into their thirties and Rosewall winning the big ones at age 37.
Rosewall Does and thinks Fed can keep it going a bit longer.
Wednesday, November 29, 2017
2018 Australian Open Tennis
When is it, who's involved, how to watch?
The Australian Open kicks off the 2018 season. You can enjoy one of the Slams during the Winter season while the rest have to be played in Spring or Summer.
Australian Open Website
Australian Open Twitter #AusOpen
ATP on the Australian Open
I've always loved the Aussie Open knowing that it was the home of the tennis boom of the 60's and 70's led by the Australians. It has the benefit of a counter cyclical weather season that makes it ideal for January play while the rest of the outdoor Slams are in the cold. It's coming soon.
The Australian Open kicks off the 2018 season. You can enjoy one of the Slams during the Winter season while the rest have to be played in Spring or Summer.
Australian Open Website
Australian Open Twitter #AusOpen
ATP on the Australian Open
I've always loved the Aussie Open knowing that it was the home of the tennis boom of the 60's and 70's led by the Australians. It has the benefit of a counter cyclical weather season that makes it ideal for January play while the rest of the outdoor Slams are in the cold. It's coming soon.
Tuesday, November 28, 2017
Judy Murray on changes needed in men's tennis
Judy Murray
Avoiding injury is a big problem in all sports but in tennis, a solo sport, if you have an injury you're out of the game and if you have a tournament scheduled those missed matches will disappoint fans.
They should make it easier on men and women to work a shorter season without penalizing them.
Avoiding injury is a big problem in all sports but in tennis, a solo sport, if you have an injury you're out of the game and if you have a tournament scheduled those missed matches will disappoint fans.
They should make it easier on men and women to work a shorter season without penalizing them.
Health: Mouthwash Raises Diabetes Risk
Mouthwash risk
They have been telling us that good dental hygiene will help protect your cardiovascular system but now one central component of good oral health has been studied and for now is considered bad. What next, toothpaste?
The likelihood is that the alcohol in mouthwash is the culprit. That might also mean drinking is no longer a good idea. Oh wait, that hasn't been a good idea for a while unless you drink wine according to some studies but new studies will probably change that.
They have been telling us that good dental hygiene will help protect your cardiovascular system but now one central component of good oral health has been studied and for now is considered bad. What next, toothpaste?
The likelihood is that the alcohol in mouthwash is the culprit. That might also mean drinking is no longer a good idea. Oh wait, that hasn't been a good idea for a while unless you drink wine according to some studies but new studies will probably change that.
Sunday, November 26, 2017
Nishikori Vows Comeback
Nishikori Vows Comeback
He says stronger than ever and we can hope he will do that. He is exciting to watch.
He says stronger than ever and we can hope he will do that. He is exciting to watch.
Saturday, November 25, 2017
Health: Blood Pressure Guidelines
This doctor doesn't agree with the new guidelines.
Keep in mind that exercise might help you control your blood pressure more easily than some medications without the negative side effects. Adding some control over your diet and you might be able to avoid the problems altogether.
Bottom line, play tennis, eat selectively, get more sleep, and cut your stress.
Keep in mind that exercise might help you control your blood pressure more easily than some medications without the negative side effects. Adding some control over your diet and you might be able to avoid the problems altogether.
Bottom line, play tennis, eat selectively, get more sleep, and cut your stress.
Friday, November 24, 2017
Nadal - Federer - extraterrestrial and tennis manic - both appear bionic
Nadal - extraterrestrial
I could agree with Magnus Norman on this and would add that a DNA check might prove he is an off planet arrival with superhuman abilities.
Federer - Tennis Manic
He's my kind of maniac then. It's hard not to like a guy that keeps going, and going, and going.
My take on this combined feat of both of these incredible tennis players is that they do whatever it takes to keep winning and that includes having the mindset needed to adapt and overcome all obstacles.
We are lucky to have these two gentlemen at the top of our sport again. They both set the standard for behavior and excellence unmatched in any other sport. The two of them have remade tennis for the better.
I could agree with Magnus Norman on this and would add that a DNA check might prove he is an off planet arrival with superhuman abilities.
Federer - Tennis Manic
He's my kind of maniac then. It's hard not to like a guy that keeps going, and going, and going.
My take on this combined feat of both of these incredible tennis players is that they do whatever it takes to keep winning and that includes having the mindset needed to adapt and overcome all obstacles.
We are lucky to have these two gentlemen at the top of our sport again. They both set the standard for behavior and excellence unmatched in any other sport. The two of them have remade tennis for the better.
Thursday, November 23, 2017
Shot Clock Changes for Serving
New Changes to Professional Tennis
This may favor the player that has practiced assembly line style serving where a long preparation isn't necessary. A few bounces of the ball on the court and boom, the serve should be on the way. Twenty bounces probably won't cut it. Most players will adapt.
This may favor the player that has practiced assembly line style serving where a long preparation isn't necessary. A few bounces of the ball on the court and boom, the serve should be on the way. Twenty bounces probably won't cut it. Most players will adapt.
Tuesday, November 21, 2017
Dimitrov and Newfound Mental Toughness
Dimitrov
It either comes with experience or not. If not, you fall to the wayside so we should expect great things from Dimitrov in the coming years.
It either comes with experience or not. If not, you fall to the wayside so we should expect great things from Dimitrov in the coming years.
Becker - Bury Me at Wimbledon
Becker No longer feels German
I can't fault his desire to be interred at Wimbledon. His choice of places to live and die at least have symmetry with his earlier successful life.
If there is one thing about Boris Becker we can all enjoy that is his aggressive and extreme way of approaching life to the fullest from tennis and partying to love.
I can't fault his desire to be interred at Wimbledon. His choice of places to live and die at least have symmetry with his earlier successful life.
If there is one thing about Boris Becker we can all enjoy that is his aggressive and extreme way of approaching life to the fullest from tennis and partying to love.
Monday, November 20, 2017
Remembering Jana Novotna
She was beautiful to watch.
Tennis world mourns passing of Jana Novotna
A tennis life like no other
Jana Novotna Remembered
17 Grand Slams
Novotna the Tennis Perfectionist
Passing away on the same day as Segura tennis has lost two gifts to tennis enthusiasts.
Tennis world mourns passing of Jana Novotna
A tennis life like no other
Jana Novotna Remembered
17 Grand Slams
Novotna the Tennis Perfectionist
Passing away on the same day as Segura tennis has lost two gifts to tennis enthusiasts.
Sunday, November 19, 2017
Remembering Pancho Segura
Pancho Segura Dies at 96 - Washington Post
Another tennis great from the past has passed away. He was the world Co-number-one in 1950 and 1951.
Segura Knows the Score
He was a master of tennis in knowledge, strategy, skill. Self Taught.
Coached Jimmy Connors - Star Tribune
Segura was instrumental in the Connors success in 1974 at Wimbledon and the US Open where he crushed Ken Rosewall in both matches. At Wimbledon in 1974 when Connors crushed Ken Rosewall in the final it was Segura who cheered and again at the US Open. He predicted that Connors would become the King of Wimbledon and though not accurate completely he was an early cheerleader for Jimmy Connors as a force in tennis. Connors later writes that he regrets pushing Segura out of his entourage.
Segura Clairvoyant
Wiki Pancho Segura
Segura Champion of the 40's and 50's
Another tennis great from the past has passed away. He was the world Co-number-one in 1950 and 1951.
Segura Knows the Score
He was a master of tennis in knowledge, strategy, skill. Self Taught.
Coached Jimmy Connors - Star Tribune
Segura was instrumental in the Connors success in 1974 at Wimbledon and the US Open where he crushed Ken Rosewall in both matches. At Wimbledon in 1974 when Connors crushed Ken Rosewall in the final it was Segura who cheered and again at the US Open. He predicted that Connors would become the King of Wimbledon and though not accurate completely he was an early cheerleader for Jimmy Connors as a force in tennis. Connors later writes that he regrets pushing Segura out of his entourage.
Segura Clairvoyant
Wiki Pancho Segura
Segura Champion of the 40's and 50's
Amazon Prime Video Now Includes ATP Tennis Matches
Amazon Prime ATP Matches
This is a great option for those who don't want to pay for the usual package of Sports programming and especially those who have cut the cord on cable TV. If you have high speed Internet you can stream some great matches. I hope this expands to include all tennis matches out there either as pay per view or as part of Free Prime Video.
Give it a try and I think you'll like it. The first match was between Kharchanov and Medvedev. It was excellent tennis. I won't spoil the outcome for you by getting into match details but you should know that these guys are both strong enough players to make it an effort for the top ten players to beat them and also it is great to see new talent showcased in such a format.
This is a great option for those who don't want to pay for the usual package of Sports programming and especially those who have cut the cord on cable TV. If you have high speed Internet you can stream some great matches. I hope this expands to include all tennis matches out there either as pay per view or as part of Free Prime Video.
Give it a try and I think you'll like it. The first match was between Kharchanov and Medvedev. It was excellent tennis. I won't spoil the outcome for you by getting into match details but you should know that these guys are both strong enough players to make it an effort for the top ten players to beat them and also it is great to see new talent showcased in such a format.
Saturday, November 18, 2017
It's a filthy racket
Tennis racket used to mash potatoes in London Bakery
I don't see a problem here if you remember how Jack Lemmon used a tennis racket to strain spaghetti in a movie titled The Apartment." 1960.
Video of scene
In the kitchen with Jack Lemmon tennis racket scene.
Of course that was a movie, and this sadly is a place where people bought food.
My recommendation is to use a real strainer and save your racket for tennis for something not involving food unless maybe you desire to use one as a serving tray with a liner to actually keep the food clean.
I don't see a problem here if you remember how Jack Lemmon used a tennis racket to strain spaghetti in a movie titled The Apartment." 1960.
Video of scene
In the kitchen with Jack Lemmon tennis racket scene.
Of course that was a movie, and this sadly is a place where people bought food.
My recommendation is to use a real strainer and save your racket for tennis for something not involving food unless maybe you desire to use one as a serving tray with a liner to actually keep the food clean.
Friday, November 17, 2017
Tennis News: Thiem, Kvitova Stabbing, Fed, Amazon and ATP, Serena, Goffin Finals Against Fed, Radek Retires, Jelena
Theim Beats Busta
Investigation into Kvitova Stabbing ends with no suspect found
The Seles incident comes to mind. It can be career damaging so it is nice to see her return.
Fed Heading into ATP Tour semi-finals
Amazon Prime adds more ATP Tennis
Serena Wedding
Goffin Finals Clash with Federer
Radek Retires at 38
He had a good run. Good luck to Radek. I'm sure he'll do well as a coach.
Tennis Dad From Hell - Jelena
This story will make you sad and angry at the same time.
Fed vs Rafa on ATP World Tour Finals Surface
This article was supposedly a slam against Rafa by Fed but I didn't read it that way. They are both putting forth their opinions and it seems that Fed was careful not to make it personal and neither did Rafa. Let's not see a feud but rather a rivalry among gentlemen which is ideally what tennis represents.
Investigation into Kvitova Stabbing ends with no suspect found
The Seles incident comes to mind. It can be career damaging so it is nice to see her return.
Fed Heading into ATP Tour semi-finals
Amazon Prime adds more ATP Tennis
Serena Wedding
Goffin Finals Clash with Federer
Radek Retires at 38
He had a good run. Good luck to Radek. I'm sure he'll do well as a coach.
Tennis Dad From Hell - Jelena
This story will make you sad and angry at the same time.
Fed vs Rafa on ATP World Tour Finals Surface
This article was supposedly a slam against Rafa by Fed but I didn't read it that way. They are both putting forth their opinions and it seems that Fed was careful not to make it personal and neither did Rafa. Let's not see a feud but rather a rivalry among gentlemen which is ideally what tennis represents.
Living a Long Life
Greek Island with residents considered young at 80
As one resident said, she follows her passions. If you have a passion for sports and in particular tennis you should try to find a way to maintain it as either part of the your life or a central aspect of it.
As one resident said, she follows her passions. If you have a passion for sports and in particular tennis you should try to find a way to maintain it as either part of the your life or a central aspect of it.
Rafa Wins Damages
Ex French Minister Bachelot has to pay Damages to Nadal
This seems fair to me. Rafa has a spotless record and is justified in making every effort to keep his reputation intact.
This seems fair to me. Rafa has a spotless record and is justified in making every effort to keep his reputation intact.
Monday, November 6, 2017
Saturday, November 4, 2017
Free Book Promotion: Caregiver - Until Tuesday
Free Book on Caregiving
This book is about the challenge of becoming a caregiver. How is this related to tennis. Well, the author is a tennis teacher and found a way to use tennis teaching and playing to survive the rigors of emotional and physical stress that accompanies the task of being a caregiver for a parent.
You're welcome to a free kindle copy from today Saturday Nov. 4 - Tuesday Nov. 7.
This book is about the challenge of becoming a caregiver. How is this related to tennis. Well, the author is a tennis teacher and found a way to use tennis teaching and playing to survive the rigors of emotional and physical stress that accompanies the task of being a caregiver for a parent.
You're welcome to a free kindle copy from today Saturday Nov. 4 - Tuesday Nov. 7.
Tuesday, October 31, 2017
Unstoppable - by Maria Sharapova
Book Review and Recommendation: By Brent Herrick
You’ll likely never meet Maria Sharapova and neither will I. That’s okay, because in this book she talks to you like a confidant, a friend. She speaks to the reader. This is one of the more natural memoirs that I’ve read and by the end it is hard not to like her and her father, and even some of the characters she mentions. Rather than the ice cold fighter on the court that many of us know, we see the other side. Though I was a Sharapova fan long before this, now I am on her team and you may find yourself there too. Before I read this book I was already happy to hear her suspension was lifted so she could begin competing again. Now, having learned the details and believing them fully I think she was ripped off. Bureaucrats that maybe never held a racket decided her fate and thankfully some more balanced justice prevailed in the end. So now let’s talk about her book in detail.
This is a tennis book worth reading if you’re a tennis player and want to learn not only the psychology of a champion but also to get some inside perspective on the effort and lifestyle of a professional tennis player. Add to this that Sharapova is a distant dream for both men and women. She’s tall with all the classical features of beauty that are hardened into a princess warrior whose weapon of choice is a tennis racket. She likes to fight. As a mortal we can’t even approach an understanding of this but rather just stand back in awe seeing her cold and steel stares during play match confirmed our thoughts that she is a relentless competitor.
An Honest Memoir
You’ll likely never meet Maria Sharapova and neither will I. That’s okay, because in this book she talks to you like a confidant, a friend. She speaks to the reader. This is one of the more natural memoirs that I’ve read and by the end it is hard not to like her and her father, and even some of the characters she mentions. Rather than the ice cold fighter on the court that many of us know, we see the other side. Though I was a Sharapova fan long before this, now I am on her team and you may find yourself there too. Before I read this book I was already happy to hear her suspension was lifted so she could begin competing again. Now, having learned the details and believing them fully I think she was ripped off. Bureaucrats that maybe never held a racket decided her fate and thankfully some more balanced justice prevailed in the end. So now let’s talk about her book in detail.
This is a tennis book worth reading if you’re a tennis player and want to learn not only the psychology of a champion but also to get some inside perspective on the effort and lifestyle of a professional tennis player. Add to this that Sharapova is a distant dream for both men and women. She’s tall with all the classical features of beauty that are hardened into a princess warrior whose weapon of choice is a tennis racket. She likes to fight. As a mortal we can’t even approach an understanding of this but rather just stand back in awe seeing her cold and steel stares during play match confirmed our thoughts that she is a relentless competitor.
Turning Pro and the Life
Sharapova explains that her normal demeanor toward an opponent is revenge. Someone has done her wrong even if they haven’t simply by being on the other side of the net. She plays through the match in a battle glazed focus of anger tempered by concentration. By Sharapova telling us this similar truth about herself I now understand what makes watching her play so compelling. She isn’t just a tennis player, she is a warrior. This is single combat and her desire to destroy the opponent comes with the territory.
Add to that something as basic and perfect as her anger about something purely from a woman’s perspective and you have the elements of a bitter struggle for survival out on the tennis court. Were it not done across a net this would have the same elements of a “girl fight.” She talked of her match with Hantuchova who happened to wear the same Nike dress the day she played her at Wimbledon. It’s bad enough this opponent has to stand in her way to the next round, but she is actually wearing the same dress. She must be sent packing. I found myself laughing at this part of the book. I remained smiling for a long time just thinking about this unknown moment to the rest of the world. I would like to see that match on film just to now enjoy knowing this.
Another big revelation from the book is her relationship with Serena. They aren’t friends and by most standards are beyond mere opponents. After Maria beat Serena to win Wimbledon the rivalry was on and Maria acknowledges that she has only beat Serena twice out of close to twenty matches. Maria shares a locker room moment between her and Serena that I won’t spoil but is essential in your understanding of their rivalry.
Her Personal Life
Then there is Juan Carlos Ferrero. Sharapova admits she had a crush on him. This is the side of her as a reader and fan or spectator you can really enjoy. She is human after all. It’s hard to see the person when you are limited by their performance on the court that even there is limited to you by the distance of watching on a TV screen. This among other secrets she shared has humanized her as much as anything. Juan Carlos, now just the name will make me smile. Of course she was much younger than him and she gives him great credit for being a gentleman and very kind to a young girl with a crush.
I read this book in an unusual fashion. I started right around the place where she began training with Robert Lansdorp. By doing so, I missed the essential part of Maria Sharapova and her father Yuri. From that point forward you think of the Maria you have known on TV as a will of steel competitor with a shield of invincibility around her for protection. Later I came back to reread it from the beginning and it was fascinating to learn that the Ice Princess I so admired on the court had such disadvantages and struggles to overcome to reach the place she did in professional tennis. Her father is amazing in his dedication to her and it is nice to know she still has a great relationship with him.
Insights
***** Five Stars - Highly Recommend
(I don’t give out five stars very often but the honesty of this book rates it as well as the value it will have in future players that need to know what it takes to get to the top. It is superb reading and a great information resource.)
Hingis Retires Again
Hingis Retirement
I wish I had seen many more of her doubles matches though I had been able to watch her play live for some team tennis matches. Were it not for early injuries she might have stayed on the singles tour much longer. Regardless, she has a lot to be thankful for in that she dominated doubles and probably still could for a number of years. Doubles is a great game and sadly it just isn't shown as regularly as singles. Find the time to watch doubles at tournaments and you can learn many great things that will help your singles tennis game.
Nice job Martina. We'll miss your tennis.
I wish I had seen many more of her doubles matches though I had been able to watch her play live for some team tennis matches. Were it not for early injuries she might have stayed on the singles tour much longer. Regardless, she has a lot to be thankful for in that she dominated doubles and probably still could for a number of years. Doubles is a great game and sadly it just isn't shown as regularly as singles. Find the time to watch doubles at tournaments and you can learn many great things that will help your singles tennis game.
Nice job Martina. We'll miss your tennis.
Thursday, October 26, 2017
Men's Tennis Stars - Injuries
Men's Tennis Stars Injured
The top players should have enough power to demand some changes. Some have proven that just shortening your season participation can allow recovery and the chance for longevity.
The top players should have enough power to demand some changes. Some have proven that just shortening your season participation can allow recovery and the chance for longevity.
Wednesday, October 25, 2017
Sunday, October 22, 2017
Wear and Tear for Teaching Pros: Arthritis and joint pain
This seems to be a recurring outcome for tennis pros with extended careers. Most of my contemporaries ended up selling real estate, building homes, or just managing a club with assistants handling the teaching load. It hit me almost ten years ago where there were days I dreaded heading to the courts. I love the tennis but my body didn't love the time on hard surfaces.
The only answer I know is to cut back hours on your feet. I know, easily said. and arthritis makes it worse. I use Aspercreme on my hips and knees when sleeping becomes a challenge. Gel shoe inserts help a lot and so do high end shoes like the Brooks Beast. I credit those shoes for keeping me on the court when I thought I was done. New Zealand Green Lipped Mussel extract, Fish oil, and other anti-inflammatory supplements help too.
The only answer I know is to cut back hours on your feet. I know, easily said. and arthritis makes it worse. I use Aspercreme on my hips and knees when sleeping becomes a challenge. Gel shoe inserts help a lot and so do high end shoes like the Brooks Beast. I credit those shoes for keeping me on the court when I thought I was done. New Zealand Green Lipped Mussel extract, Fish oil, and other anti-inflammatory supplements help too.
Saturday, October 21, 2017
Tennis Update: Hopeful 8, WTA finals - the eight, FED Reveals Secrets of Success
Hopeful 8 in Singapore
WTA end of season Finals - Meet the elite eight
Such new talent is great to see.
Federer Reveals Secrets
This is worth a read. Hard work. This is the secret of any success so hearing it from Fed only confirms what we already know. His other tips make good sense and reveal his systematic method to getting the results that have made him a legend.
WTA end of season Finals - Meet the elite eight
Such new talent is great to see.
Federer Reveals Secrets
This is worth a read. Hard work. This is the secret of any success so hearing it from Fed only confirms what we already know. His other tips make good sense and reveal his systematic method to getting the results that have made him a legend.
Friday, October 20, 2017
Health Update: 111 Year Old Smokes 12 Cigars a Day, Pollution Kills
12 Cigars a Day and Whiskey and Coke
Here you go, another outlier that makes the case for doing whatever you enjoy. Still, if you're a tennis player I'd stay away from the smokes.
Pollution Kills
You can help to reduce your risk by exercise but living in an area where the air and water is bad and even your showers expose you to toxins will put you at risk.
Try to mitigate your risk by living to reduce exposures by choosing food, water, and air intake that will limit your risk.
How:
Stay out of smoky bars and living in places where you can see the air.
Filter your water and I'm not talking just some little sink-top device. Here is the best way that I know of and yes it takes work but unless you want to put in a very expensive reverse osmosis system with charcoal filtration and chlorine filters you can bypass many dollars spent.
Air filtration is another problem. If where you live brings you on constant contact with polluted air then it will impact your health. This is a personal choice.
Exercise helps mitigate many problems associated with the environment so keep with your tennis regimen.
Here you go, another outlier that makes the case for doing whatever you enjoy. Still, if you're a tennis player I'd stay away from the smokes.
Pollution Kills
You can help to reduce your risk by exercise but living in an area where the air and water is bad and even your showers expose you to toxins will put you at risk.
Try to mitigate your risk by living to reduce exposures by choosing food, water, and air intake that will limit your risk.
How:
Stay out of smoky bars and living in places where you can see the air.
Filter your water and I'm not talking just some little sink-top device. Here is the best way that I know of and yes it takes work but unless you want to put in a very expensive reverse osmosis system with charcoal filtration and chlorine filters you can bypass many dollars spent.
Air filtration is another problem. If where you live brings you on constant contact with polluted air then it will impact your health. This is a personal choice.
Exercise helps mitigate many problems associated with the environment so keep with your tennis regimen.
Fasting Benefits
Fasting for health is better than diet
I've tried fasting in the past and I notice it has gotten harder as I get older and life became more complicated. Still, if you can do it the arguments in favor of some type of fasting in your dietary planning will act to improve your health according to the studies that have come out.
Here is an alternative. Mini-fasting is something I've resorted to using. Have your last meal before 6 - 8 pm with no calories after that until the morning. If you can hold off breakfast until you've made it 12 -16 hours you've achieved a minimal fast. Sure many people follow that pattern anyway, but before I purposely followed this approach I used to snack until bedtime often as late at 11pm.
Mini and Intermittent Fasting Benefits
5.2 Diet
Does fasting work? Myth or Fact
Fat Fast
I've tried fasting in the past and I notice it has gotten harder as I get older and life became more complicated. Still, if you can do it the arguments in favor of some type of fasting in your dietary planning will act to improve your health according to the studies that have come out.
Here is an alternative. Mini-fasting is something I've resorted to using. Have your last meal before 6 - 8 pm with no calories after that until the morning. If you can hold off breakfast until you've made it 12 -16 hours you've achieved a minimal fast. Sure many people follow that pattern anyway, but before I purposely followed this approach I used to snack until bedtime often as late at 11pm.
Mini and Intermittent Fasting Benefits
5.2 Diet
Does fasting work? Myth or Fact
Fat Fast
Thursday, October 19, 2017
Tennis News: Senior Tennis, 5 Things we learned from Shanghai, Djokovic Encouraged By Fed and Rafa
Senior Tennis
There are few sports that allow for senior participation and tennis is one of them. I've been working on my senior game since I was a kid.
5 things we learned from Shanghai - Fed the Maestro
Djokovic encouraged
Sure he can get past the injures. We have no doubts there. It's the mental part of the game he has to fix by dealing with the distractions of life. I wish him luck. It would be great to see Novak back in the mix.
There are few sports that allow for senior participation and tennis is one of them. I've been working on my senior game since I was a kid.
5 things we learned from Shanghai - Fed the Maestro
Djokovic encouraged
Sure he can get past the injures. We have no doubts there. It's the mental part of the game he has to fix by dealing with the distractions of life. I wish him luck. It would be great to see Novak back in the mix.
Wednesday, October 18, 2017
Tennis News: Federer - Nadal Rivalry, Sharapova
Choosing your battles is one of the keys to his current success against Rafa. Stay away from clay if you want to beat Rafa is the number one rule for Fed. His transformation also has to do with his racket change and the backhand strategies available to him once he mastered the frame. In tennis rackets size matters. You won't see any standard pre-1980's frames winning matches in any profession tournaments or even being used. The equipment is just that much better.
His style of physical play is clearly taking a toll. Hang tough Rafa.
LA times article on Fed/Rafa match, and Sharapova win.
Maria Sharapova Wins title
Regarding Maria Sharapova. It is great to see her on the winning side of tennis once again.
LA times article on Fed/Rafa match, and Sharapova win.
Maria Sharapova Wins title
Regarding Maria Sharapova. It is great to see her on the winning side of tennis once again.
Live to 112 - don't drink Coffee
Advice from a 112 year old - don't drink Coffee
So now you see an article that suggests you avoid coffee, yett you read studies that coffee has plenty of benefits for health. What are you to do? Lots of centenarians have their own formulas that include eggs and bacon for breakfast every day and some still like their smokes whether it's a cigar, cigarette, or a pipe.
I'd drink coffee if I needed it or liked it and the same for tea. I prefer both of these iced rather than hot, but the taste and energy boost is hard to ignore as one of life's pleasures.
I'd eat cheesecake if I liked that, and ditto for bacon, eggs, or a beer. Pizza is probably the one food that almost everyone can enjoy, yet even that has a limit for healthy inclusion in a diet.
Keep in mind that moderation has much in common with investing where you diversify among all investments to limit risk. Doing the same with your diet while leaning heavily into those healthy dietary habits that are proven to be assets for good health just like an investor has a heavy proportion of their investments in conservative and stable investments while still investing in some less reliable outcomes. Having a bowl of chocolate ice cream now and then is just like investing in that new tech stock that can give you lots of return but has some serious downsides toward risk. Limit your exposure to each.
A good strategy for both investing and living includes balance. This includes eating your green vegetables, low fat meats, beans, and whole grains among many other choices that can either add or diminish your health over time usually depending on how you balance your consumption of each.
Tennis players should think of their diet as a means to health and performance, while now and then eating a ginger snap, frozen yogurt, or some mud pie makes living a disciplined life more tolerable.
Balance and Moderation - Suggestions for the day.
So now you see an article that suggests you avoid coffee, yett you read studies that coffee has plenty of benefits for health. What are you to do? Lots of centenarians have their own formulas that include eggs and bacon for breakfast every day and some still like their smokes whether it's a cigar, cigarette, or a pipe.
I'd drink coffee if I needed it or liked it and the same for tea. I prefer both of these iced rather than hot, but the taste and energy boost is hard to ignore as one of life's pleasures.
I'd eat cheesecake if I liked that, and ditto for bacon, eggs, or a beer. Pizza is probably the one food that almost everyone can enjoy, yet even that has a limit for healthy inclusion in a diet.
Keep in mind that moderation has much in common with investing where you diversify among all investments to limit risk. Doing the same with your diet while leaning heavily into those healthy dietary habits that are proven to be assets for good health just like an investor has a heavy proportion of their investments in conservative and stable investments while still investing in some less reliable outcomes. Having a bowl of chocolate ice cream now and then is just like investing in that new tech stock that can give you lots of return but has some serious downsides toward risk. Limit your exposure to each.
A good strategy for both investing and living includes balance. This includes eating your green vegetables, low fat meats, beans, and whole grains among many other choices that can either add or diminish your health over time usually depending on how you balance your consumption of each.
Tennis players should think of their diet as a means to health and performance, while now and then eating a ginger snap, frozen yogurt, or some mud pie makes living a disciplined life more tolerable.
Balance and Moderation - Suggestions for the day.
Sunday, October 15, 2017
Federer on his Winning Strategy
Federer Says Goodbye to Scars and Shanks
He has given an honest assessment of why he has come back. He changed rackets and that really helped and he also realized that playing Nadal on clay is an almost guaranteed loss for him.
One of the things about Federer that makes him great is his self assessment and improvement based on that honesty.
He has given an honest assessment of why he has come back. He changed rackets and that really helped and he also realized that playing Nadal on clay is an almost guaranteed loss for him.
One of the things about Federer that makes him great is his self assessment and improvement based on that honesty.
Thursday, October 5, 2017
Tennis News: Players Complain of Long Season Injuries, Dan Evans Banned
Long Season
The main thing to understand is that you can take time off as demonstrated by Rafa and Fed this year.
Dan Evans Banned 1 Year
He owned up to it and hopefully he'll come back strong and begin anew.
The main thing to understand is that you can take time off as demonstrated by Rafa and Fed this year.
Dan Evans Banned 1 Year
He owned up to it and hopefully he'll come back strong and begin anew.
Wednesday, October 4, 2017
Monday, October 2, 2017
Thursday, September 21, 2017
Nutrition: Maintaining Weight Loss, Hydration, Bottled Water - the source, Water Filtration
Drop the diet for two weeks
This information does comport with the information showing that the human body adapts to dietary changes by adjusting metabolism so if you cut calories down and stay there your weight loss will level off. It works better to vary your intake overall and changing patterns.
Be careful of the Tom Brady hydration method
As an athlete you should stay hydrated and whatever recommendations are given for office workers that don't sweat you should take into account that you do. Drink water often and especially if you are perspiring and staying active. Heat exhaustion is no fun and can risk heat stroke by losing too many liquids and not replacing them.
Sleep Deprivation Reduces Depression
When I grew up they called this work. You have a job that requires you to get up early or in some cases work through the night and lo and behold you have no energy to be depressed. Plus your body tends to focus on objectives and the goal of getting through the day and getting the job done is enough to change your focus. I'm sure there is a biochemical benefit as well, but your need to focus has to be a big component. Add in some coffee and there you are, viola, less depression until you get your paycheck and notice all the taxes, fees, and healthcare expenses taken out.
Bottled Water
The source matters and of course the resources directed toward it raise the cost.
Water Filtration - Here is another option.
My favorite it the Berkey system. I've used this countertop system for the past three years and have found it an excellent alternative to bottled water. Take the water you have and make it good tasting and safe.
This information does comport with the information showing that the human body adapts to dietary changes by adjusting metabolism so if you cut calories down and stay there your weight loss will level off. It works better to vary your intake overall and changing patterns.
Be careful of the Tom Brady hydration method
As an athlete you should stay hydrated and whatever recommendations are given for office workers that don't sweat you should take into account that you do. Drink water often and especially if you are perspiring and staying active. Heat exhaustion is no fun and can risk heat stroke by losing too many liquids and not replacing them.
Sleep Deprivation Reduces Depression
When I grew up they called this work. You have a job that requires you to get up early or in some cases work through the night and lo and behold you have no energy to be depressed. Plus your body tends to focus on objectives and the goal of getting through the day and getting the job done is enough to change your focus. I'm sure there is a biochemical benefit as well, but your need to focus has to be a big component. Add in some coffee and there you are, viola, less depression until you get your paycheck and notice all the taxes, fees, and healthcare expenses taken out.
Bottled Water
The source matters and of course the resources directed toward it raise the cost.
Water Filtration - Here is another option.
My favorite it the Berkey system. I've used this countertop system for the past three years and have found it an excellent alternative to bottled water. Take the water you have and make it good tasting and safe.
Wednesday, September 20, 2017
Wealth: Time for Your Life's Work
Money=Agency=Freedom
If you want to be a tennis coach, instructor, or simply have the time to play in your adult years then wealth is a great source of power to follow your desires.
So, looking at wealth in a certain way that gives you freedom to live life as you want means spending less time on accumulating things on more time on putting together a means of income that will offer you the time and freedom to do what you want.
One way to understand what this means is to imagine what you would do if you won the lottery with enough money to quit work and do whatever you wanted to do.
If you want to be a tennis coach, instructor, or simply have the time to play in your adult years then wealth is a great source of power to follow your desires.
So, looking at wealth in a certain way that gives you freedom to live life as you want means spending less time on accumulating things on more time on putting together a means of income that will offer you the time and freedom to do what you want.
One way to understand what this means is to imagine what you would do if you won the lottery with enough money to quit work and do whatever you wanted to do.
Saturday, September 16, 2017
Tom Brady Diet: Tennis Players Should Take Note
Tom Brady Diet
This diet comports with the current recommendations to limit carbs that cause inflammation. The type of food you eat determines benefits and problem. He also focuses on food combinations. This is a long known approach to good digestion and excellent use of nutrients used by certain natural food adherents. The concept is that when you combine fruits with proteins, or vegetables the body is challenged to effectively digest each of these nutrients since each requires a different balance of digestive acids to make use of them.
Here is one early proponent of good digestive food combinations called the hygienic system by Dr. Herbert Shelton.
Here is a critical analysis of such an approach to food combinations that essentially says it is not correct.
It's hard disagree with Brady when it comes to maintaining longevity and performance so take aways some ideas from him and use what you can. I like the shakes.
This diet comports with the current recommendations to limit carbs that cause inflammation. The type of food you eat determines benefits and problem. He also focuses on food combinations. This is a long known approach to good digestion and excellent use of nutrients used by certain natural food adherents. The concept is that when you combine fruits with proteins, or vegetables the body is challenged to effectively digest each of these nutrients since each requires a different balance of digestive acids to make use of them.
Here is one early proponent of good digestive food combinations called the hygienic system by Dr. Herbert Shelton.
Here is a critical analysis of such an approach to food combinations that essentially says it is not correct.
It's hard disagree with Brady when it comes to maintaining longevity and performance so take aways some ideas from him and use what you can. I like the shakes.
Wednesday, August 30, 2017
US Open Update: Tennis Injuries reduce men's Lineup
US Open Injuries Reduce Lineup in Men's Draw
The old style of play had a lot of things going for it including fewer injuries. For club and league players the style of the past is still quite useful in that in works well with aging bodies. The equipment out there can still be used to hit the flat and backspin shots needed to learn that style but you need to look toward 11-12 ounce frames and there aren't many of these. The Head Radical series has a few of them along with Kennex, and possibly Yonex. Look around and find an answer to your aching wrist, elbow, and shoulder with a change in equipment and style of play. If you're not a pro why live with the increased injury risk that comes with the heavy spin fast hitting style now seen in the professional game.
The old style of play had a lot of things going for it including fewer injuries. For club and league players the style of the past is still quite useful in that in works well with aging bodies. The equipment out there can still be used to hit the flat and backspin shots needed to learn that style but you need to look toward 11-12 ounce frames and there aren't many of these. The Head Radical series has a few of them along with Kennex, and possibly Yonex. Look around and find an answer to your aching wrist, elbow, and shoulder with a change in equipment and style of play. If you're not a pro why live with the increased injury risk that comes with the heavy spin fast hitting style now seen in the professional game.
US Open Update: Maryland Native to Face Fed in 1st round,
MD Man Nightmare 1st round
It's impressive that he even got there and to face Fed for a 2nd time, and this in Ashe Stadium is an excellent chance to display his skills an an American rising talent.
Sharapova wins her US Open Return Debut Match
She's back.
J.C. Aragone at US Open
A 22 year old with diabetes found his way into the qualifying rounds after three years out of competition.
It's impressive that he even got there and to face Fed for a 2nd time, and this in Ashe Stadium is an excellent chance to display his skills an an American rising talent.
Sharapova wins her US Open Return Debut Match
She's back.
J.C. Aragone at US Open
A 22 year old with diabetes found his way into the qualifying rounds after three years out of competition.
Sunday, August 27, 2017
Diet and Health: 4 Cups of Coffee Reduces Early Death Risk 64%, Too Much Salt Deadly
4 Cups of Coffee
It's always good to hear that something as enjoyable as coffee has health benefits. If you're an athlete and think avoiding all things like caffeine and alcohol will make you stronger and more resilient this may be one case where abstaining is a disadvantage. Notice that de-caffeinated coffee seems to have similar benefits if the caffeine bothers you.
Too Much Salt Doubles Heart Failure Risk
It does pay to limit salt intake somewhat and exercise in the heat is one way to help excrete it.
It's always good to hear that something as enjoyable as coffee has health benefits. If you're an athlete and think avoiding all things like caffeine and alcohol will make you stronger and more resilient this may be one case where abstaining is a disadvantage. Notice that de-caffeinated coffee seems to have similar benefits if the caffeine bothers you.
Too Much Salt Doubles Heart Failure Risk
It does pay to limit salt intake somewhat and exercise in the heat is one way to help excrete it.
Friday, August 25, 2017
Avoiding Sports Head Injuries: Play Tennis
There is risk in almost all sports. Each sports has a list of them.
One playing golf may have to worry about overexposure to the sun, or too much drinking at the same time becoming dehydrated from lack of water.
Boxing risks head injuries as does football, soccer, and even basketball and baseball but the risk is not as high in these.
Tennis carries repetitive use injury risk such as tennis elbow, wrist injuries, and even back and knee problems but most of these come from heavy use. If you don''t drink water you can become dehydrated and lack of a hat or sunscreen is a choice rather than a risk to overexposure to the sun.
Your risk of head injuries in tennis may come from a fall if you lose your balance, or maybe if you hit yourself with a racket. In doubles there is risk that a partner could run into you or hit you with a racket. But each of these is rare and improbable to cause an extreme injury beyond a bump on the head.
The risk is minimal on a tennis court for the type of head injuries that come with contact sports. I you want your kids to play a sport that limits head injury risk while at the same time giving them a sport for life this is the one.
One playing golf may have to worry about overexposure to the sun, or too much drinking at the same time becoming dehydrated from lack of water.
Boxing risks head injuries as does football, soccer, and even basketball and baseball but the risk is not as high in these.
Tennis carries repetitive use injury risk such as tennis elbow, wrist injuries, and even back and knee problems but most of these come from heavy use. If you don''t drink water you can become dehydrated and lack of a hat or sunscreen is a choice rather than a risk to overexposure to the sun.
Your risk of head injuries in tennis may come from a fall if you lose your balance, or maybe if you hit yourself with a racket. In doubles there is risk that a partner could run into you or hit you with a racket. But each of these is rare and improbable to cause an extreme injury beyond a bump on the head.
The risk is minimal on a tennis court for the type of head injuries that come with contact sports. I you want your kids to play a sport that limits head injury risk while at the same time giving them a sport for life this is the one.
Wednesday, August 23, 2017
Exercise: A helpful Cure to Constipation
Study Shows increased problems in USA
So they blame it on a modern life. If you eat right with a fair amount of fiber and just get out and move you'll be much less likely to have problems.
Where does Tennis come into the picture? How many regular tennis players do you know with digestive issues and in particular constipation. I submit that just the level of activity required to participate in the game at almost any level is easily the physical activity component needed to keep things moving. Add in high fiber food and if necessary some of the fiber powder used by older people and you should be without issue.
So they blame it on a modern life. If you eat right with a fair amount of fiber and just get out and move you'll be much less likely to have problems.
Where does Tennis come into the picture? How many regular tennis players do you know with digestive issues and in particular constipation. I submit that just the level of activity required to participate in the game at almost any level is easily the physical activity component needed to keep things moving. Add in high fiber food and if necessary some of the fiber powder used by older people and you should be without issue.
Friday, August 18, 2017
Tennis Update: Tennis Parent Murray, Azarenka Twitter Letter, Serena Return, Stephens on TV
Judy Murray her job a a coach for her son.
Azarenka Twittter Letter - The struggle to match competition with divorce and childcare.
Serena Plots Return to Tennis - Aussie Open - to defend title - Wow
Stephens on TV - she says it helped her.
Azarenka Twittter Letter - The struggle to match competition with divorce and childcare.
Serena Plots Return to Tennis - Aussie Open - to defend title - Wow
Stephens on TV - she says it helped her.
Sunday, August 13, 2017
Friday, August 11, 2017
Tuesday, August 8, 2017
How to Beat Federer, Nadal, Djokovic, and Murray by Pat Cash
How to Beat them - video
Great ideas and of course you'd have to be a John McEnroe in his 20's to pull it off. He still hits the ball amazingly well.
Great ideas and of course you'd have to be a John McEnroe in his 20's to pull it off. He still hits the ball amazingly well.
Thursday, July 20, 2017
One third of Dementia Cases Could Be Prevented - Exercise Essential
One third Preventable
Social interaction, exercise, lower blood pressure, not smoking, and a healthy diet are all factors. Notice that all of these dovetail with the life of a tennis player. Most who stay in the game follow almost all of these prescriptions including the social interaction that comes automatically in tennis.
Social interaction, exercise, lower blood pressure, not smoking, and a healthy diet are all factors. Notice that all of these dovetail with the life of a tennis player. Most who stay in the game follow almost all of these prescriptions including the social interaction that comes automatically in tennis.
Monday, July 17, 2017
Fed Wins Number 19 and 8 Wimbledon Titles
Fed Wins
For us Fed fans this is great news and for tennis fans in General this is a great time to be alive. We are witnessing the best men's player of all time.
The Careers of Tennis Greats By Age
For us Fed fans this is great news and for tennis fans in General this is a great time to be alive. We are witnessing the best men's player of all time.
The Careers of Tennis Greats By Age
Sunday, July 16, 2017
Stress Ages Brain
Stress Ages Brain
This appears obvious to anyone familiar with one of the many highly stressful events that one can experience in life.
This appears obvious to anyone familiar with one of the many highly stressful events that one can experience in life.
Thursday, July 13, 2017
Federer Time - And Fed Wins Wimbledon 8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
Top 10 Reflex Volleys
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
Top 20 God Mode Points
Here are some youtube Federer favorites that you might enjoy.
Fed Wins #8 at Wimbledon
Top 10 Reflex Volleys
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
Top 20 God Mode Points
Here are some youtube Federer favorites that you might enjoy.
Fed Wins #8 at Wimbledon
Friday, July 7, 2017
Sleep Deficit has health consequences
Get more sleep
Tennis players need a full night of sleep. Without it the body is unable to repair and your mental acuity suffers. Go for 8 hours.
Tennis players need a full night of sleep. Without it the body is unable to repair and your mental acuity suffers. Go for 8 hours.
Wednesday, July 5, 2017
Health News: Enhanced Sense of Smell Fattening, Chemo Cancer Spread
Sense of Smell is Fattening
This is amazing if true in that your body will manage metabolism based on inputs from the olfactory sense.
Chemo can spread cancer
I've heard this before and other negative side effects of chemo to the point I hope they come up with a better approach.
This is amazing if true in that your body will manage metabolism based on inputs from the olfactory sense.
Chemo can spread cancer
I've heard this before and other negative side effects of chemo to the point I hope they come up with a better approach.
Monday, July 3, 2017
Tennis News: Wimbledon, Beach Tennis, Issac Frost Suspended, Grunts, Tennis Doodle, Bananas
Wimbledon Security - It is a sign of the times in which we live.
Wimbledon - Venus Williams, Wawrinka - interviews
Beach Tennis
Anything is worth trying to spread the interest in Tennis. Whether it is beach tennis, pickleball, or table tennis it is worth keeping the interest in racket sports alive and growing.
Issac Frost Suspended from Play
No details given.
Tennis Grunts
Google Tennis Doodle
Tennis Players go Bananas
Becker Bankrupt
Great Tennis books?
Wimbledon - Venus Williams, Wawrinka - interviews
Beach Tennis
Anything is worth trying to spread the interest in Tennis. Whether it is beach tennis, pickleball, or table tennis it is worth keeping the interest in racket sports alive and growing.
Issac Frost Suspended from Play
No details given.
Tennis Grunts
Google Tennis Doodle
Tennis Players go Bananas
Becker Bankrupt
Great Tennis books?
Saturday, July 1, 2017
How to Beat Fed
How to beat Fed and Wimbledon
This is easier said than done. Most likely it will be decided by whether Fed is playing well that day. If he's off then there is a chance, but if he's playing very well there is no room for mistakes.
This is easier said than done. Most likely it will be decided by whether Fed is playing well that day. If he's off then there is a chance, but if he's playing very well there is no room for mistakes.
Tennis News: Venus Williams Car Accident, Tennis Scoring, Serena Best Player?, Becker Bankrupt
Venus Williams in Car Accident that Leads to Fatality in Florida
Tennis Scoring History
7 Hot Players to Watch at Wimbledon
Serena Williams Best Female Tennis Player - Best Tennis Player?
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/john-mcenroe-says-serena-williams-is-as-good-at-tennis-as-this-52-egyptian-man-2017-06-27
Becker Bankrupt - He could learn about trailer living but somehow I don't see it.
Tennis Scoring History
7 Hot Players to Watch at Wimbledon
Serena Williams Best Female Tennis Player - Best Tennis Player?
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/john-mcenroe-says-serena-williams-is-as-good-at-tennis-as-this-52-egyptian-man-2017-06-27
Becker Bankrupt - He could learn about trailer living but somehow I don't see it.
Monday, June 19, 2017
Saturday, June 17, 2017
Food for Health and Pleasure: How to Reheat Pizza, When to Drink Coffee
How to reheat Pizza
This is some great information. I'll have to try it. Pizza is a mainstay of diets for many people, even health addicts, but especially tennis players that need the carbs, fat , and protein in a fast and simple food.
When to Drink Coffee
This is a great idea. Drink a little later than first thing in the morning and stop by mid afternoon to avoid keeping yourself awake at night.
This is some great information. I'll have to try it. Pizza is a mainstay of diets for many people, even health addicts, but especially tennis players that need the carbs, fat , and protein in a fast and simple food.
When to Drink Coffee
This is a great idea. Drink a little later than first thing in the morning and stop by mid afternoon to avoid keeping yourself awake at night.
Friday, June 16, 2017
Health News: Productivity in an 8 hour day, Drop Triclosan, Aspirin Risk
8 Hour Days Don't work
Great concept for improving your effectiveness.
Drop Triclosan in hand soap and toothpaste
This chemical does what it is supposed to do but do you need it.
Aspirin Risk for Seniors much higher than previously thought.
Great concept for improving your effectiveness.
Drop Triclosan in hand soap and toothpaste
This chemical does what it is supposed to do but do you need it.
Aspirin Risk for Seniors much higher than previously thought.
Thursday, June 15, 2017
What Happened to Fed Against Hass
Fed Comeback cut Short by Hass
I watched the match. Fed was flat and Hass was hot. That combination has cost many great players a win against a player not considered their equal. Hass is on the long side of his tennis career and for him to come up with play as he did is commendable and was nice to see. Fed on the other hand is going to have some of these days where his timing seems gone and his movement is of course less and less anyway. He may have thought that he could coast through this match and maybe didn't take it serious until it became serious. Whatever the case, I still expect to see Fed back in prime form soon. This should remind him to get in some serious competition before Wimbledon. He should rent a grass court somewhere and line up one top player after another for some tennis. Just my thought on the subject. Congratulations to Tommy Hass and I hope his retirement becomes the best part of his tennis career.
I watched the match. Fed was flat and Hass was hot. That combination has cost many great players a win against a player not considered their equal. Hass is on the long side of his tennis career and for him to come up with play as he did is commendable and was nice to see. Fed on the other hand is going to have some of these days where his timing seems gone and his movement is of course less and less anyway. He may have thought that he could coast through this match and maybe didn't take it serious until it became serious. Whatever the case, I still expect to see Fed back in prime form soon. This should remind him to get in some serious competition before Wimbledon. He should rent a grass court somewhere and line up one top player after another for some tennis. Just my thought on the subject. Congratulations to Tommy Hass and I hope his retirement becomes the best part of his tennis career.
Wednesday, June 14, 2017
Tuesday, June 13, 2017
An Aspirin a day has health risks
Aspirin regimen risks bleeding
First good, then bad, then good, and now bad again. Who knows. If you don't need it then I suppose the question is why take it. The science changes regularly on most of these recommendations.
First good, then bad, then good, and now bad again. Who knows. If you don't need it then I suppose the question is why take it. The science changes regularly on most of these recommendations.
Monday, June 12, 2017
Nadal Wins French Open: La Decima, 22 Minutes of Mayhem, Best Player Ever, Something Old and Something New
La Decima
The tenth French Open for Nadal as he tops Wawrinka.
22 Minutes of Mayhem
It's hard to imagine a tennis match of over two hours of duration involves only 22 minutes of play.
Best Player Ever?
I'm not ready to say that he is but he is one of the best to ever play the game.
Something Old and Something New
In the men's we've seen this before, but in the women's side we have a new face in the game.
The tenth French Open for Nadal as he tops Wawrinka.
22 Minutes of Mayhem
It's hard to imagine a tennis match of over two hours of duration involves only 22 minutes of play.
Best Player Ever?
I'm not ready to say that he is but he is one of the best to ever play the game.
Something Old and Something New
In the men's we've seen this before, but in the women's side we have a new face in the game.
Tuesday, June 6, 2017
Health Update: Pets offer health benefits, Boredom health problems
Pets are the new probiotic
This isn't new information. Past studies indicate pets in the home while children grow up adds to their resistance to allergies and other conditions.
Boredom linked to health problems
No surprise here. It is probably a mild form of depression.
Owning a dog means you have to walk it and get mandator exercise. It looks like the solution is to own a dog if you're bored and you can take it for walks.
This isn't new information. Past studies indicate pets in the home while children grow up adds to their resistance to allergies and other conditions.
Boredom linked to health problems
No surprise here. It is probably a mild form of depression.
Owning a dog means you have to walk it and get mandator exercise. It looks like the solution is to own a dog if you're bored and you can take it for walks.
Health and Life Expectancy Improves in the Countryside
Beat Cancer - Move to the Countryside
Tradeoffs are everywhere. Living in the country has its own problems but on balance if you can live in the woods versus in the city you're better off.
Tradeoffs are everywhere. Living in the country has its own problems but on balance if you can live in the woods versus in the city you're better off.
Monday, June 5, 2017
Eating at Night Raises Risk of Heart Disease and Diabetes
Eating Late Risk
This follows other studies that suggest fasting at least twelve hours between dinner and breakfast is a sound way to maintain weight and lower blood sugar.
This follows other studies that suggest fasting at least twelve hours between dinner and breakfast is a sound way to maintain weight and lower blood sugar.
Wednesday, May 31, 2017
How Do Sunscreens Protect the Skin
Sun Screen Protection
The more you learn about sunscreens the more you can protect yourself from the long term damage the sun will put to your skin. As a tennis player or teacher this is essential knowledge.
The more you learn about sunscreens the more you can protect yourself from the long term damage the sun will put to your skin. As a tennis player or teacher this is essential knowledge.
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
Old Man Tennis - Top in Men's Over 30
Over age 30 players dominate men's tennis
This takes us back to the 1960's when men in their late 30's were at the top, Laver and Rosewall.
This takes us back to the 1960's when men in their late 30's were at the top, Laver and Rosewall.
Tennis Pro Retirement: The three legged chair is fading
Three legged retirement
If you aren't near retirement now then you can question how much social security you may receive. If you have a 401K or IRA your investments may not work out as planned. Almost no one gets a pension unless you work for the government in some way. For the rest of us, and especially tennis teachers who are self employed your only way to prepare for retirement is to save well, invest, and consider some form of private pension by allocating some of your retirement funding in an annuity.
Not saving enough is biggest financial regret
Creating your own three legged retirement means considering each as a part of the whole, but adding a fourth leg by working in retirement can become the way to safely navigate your reclining years. As a tennis teacher your ability to just slow down and take less work while still working and generating income is a sound approach to making it through.
In addition, just having something to do that keeps you involved is a great justification for teaching long after many others might have quit their 9-5 jobs.
This is how I approach retirement. I just shared my ideas of how I have worked to navigate the sometimes difficult idea of having a comfortable and successful and winning fifth set in the grand slam event of life. Winning in this case means you live life as you choose.
Disclaimer: I am not an investment or retirement professional so please do not consider this investment advice but rather ideas for discussion. Seek professional assistance for your retirement planning.
If you aren't near retirement now then you can question how much social security you may receive. If you have a 401K or IRA your investments may not work out as planned. Almost no one gets a pension unless you work for the government in some way. For the rest of us, and especially tennis teachers who are self employed your only way to prepare for retirement is to save well, invest, and consider some form of private pension by allocating some of your retirement funding in an annuity.
Not saving enough is biggest financial regret
Creating your own three legged retirement means considering each as a part of the whole, but adding a fourth leg by working in retirement can become the way to safely navigate your reclining years. As a tennis teacher your ability to just slow down and take less work while still working and generating income is a sound approach to making it through.
In addition, just having something to do that keeps you involved is a great justification for teaching long after many others might have quit their 9-5 jobs.
This is how I approach retirement. I just shared my ideas of how I have worked to navigate the sometimes difficult idea of having a comfortable and successful and winning fifth set in the grand slam event of life. Winning in this case means you live life as you choose.
Disclaimer: I am not an investment or retirement professional so please do not consider this investment advice but rather ideas for discussion. Seek professional assistance for your retirement planning.
Saturday, May 20, 2017
Tennis News: Bizarre, Sharapova to Qualify, Real Writers, Head Shot
Bizarre Match - focus on play. If this was supposed to psych out her opponent it didn't work.
Halep Advances in Rome
Sharapova to try qualifying for Wimbledon rather than Wild Card
Real Writers Play Tennis
Head Shot almost causes concussion
Halep Advances in Rome
Sharapova to try qualifying for Wimbledon rather than Wild Card
Real Writers Play Tennis
Head Shot almost causes concussion
Monday, May 15, 2017
Enough of Sharapova Talk
http://www.tennis.com/pro-game/2017/05/kuznetsova-other-wta-players-are-tired-talking-about-sharapova/65984/
It is nothing but a distraction. Let Sharapova prove herself again on the court and at the same time prove that she isn't using banned substances by playing and submitting to testing like other pros. Beyond that the chatter should end.
One question I have about all of the testing is that it appears easy to mistakenly take supplements that might cause you to fail a drug test. It seems that there should be a way to confirm that some type of supplement is approved or not beforehand rather than face the risk of a ban.
It is nothing but a distraction. Let Sharapova prove herself again on the court and at the same time prove that she isn't using banned substances by playing and submitting to testing like other pros. Beyond that the chatter should end.
One question I have about all of the testing is that it appears easy to mistakenly take supplements that might cause you to fail a drug test. It seems that there should be a way to confirm that some type of supplement is approved or not beforehand rather than face the risk of a ban.
Saturday, May 13, 2017
Tennis Teachers in Retirement: Keep Working
Why Delaying Retirement is Good for You
Even if you weren't a tennis instructor for your primary working lifetime you can make it a post retirement paying avocation. I have known many that have done just this.
Your post retirement approach to work
I knew a schoolteacher who retired from teaching but he had also volunteered to coach tennis at his school so he already had some experience. It turned out to be a good thing for him and the community as he taught until he passed away in his early 90's.
In another case I had a friend that liked tennis and became a strong player but made his living in the corporate world. After his retirement he went looking for something to do that didn't involve the stress he had lived most of his working life. He found tennis teaching and community tennis programs were the ideal thing for him to do and also made a fair amount of income as well. He finally took a full retirement when health problems caused him to move into an independent and then later an assisted living facility, but until that time he had a very active life.
Anyone that loves tennis can find some way to get involved
In addition to these two examples I know many people in various walks of life from physical therapists, military retirees, teachers, and former coaches in other sports who are tennis enthusiasts plan to take up teaching as a part time solution to retirement activity and income. If you are contemplating such an approach my main suggestion is to get started with teaching skills by taking training and to get involved on a volunteer basis for county programs or local tennis associations. You could even set up something in your local community but keep in mind that insurance is always the issue so getting some sort of certification with insurance that is offered makes good sense. It will also help you decide if this lifestyle is for you.
Keep Teaching
Finally, if you are already a tennis teacher the best way to stay active is to keep teaching. Sure, you don't want to put in fifty hour weeks on the court, but how about scaling down and teaching twenty hours. When I say twenty hours I mean combined group and private lessons because if you're doing twenty hours a week of private lessons you're still putting a serious effort into your job.
I have a couple of tennis pro friends that share with me the challenges of reaching the age of sixty and thinking they can still maintain the teaching schedule they may have had for the past thirty years. It simply isn't possible without wearing yourself down and eventually out. I ran into this myself as injuries and repetitive use problems seemed to show up much more often as I headed toward my sixties.
A modest approach
Do a slow fade. Just allow your schedule to slow down to match your financial and health needs. If you can get by with only fifteen or twenty hours a week on the court then do it. The nice thing is that you'll still get the benefits of social engagement if you spend time in the community teaching tennis and sharing what you've learned. If you still have management responsibilities at a club then you can focus more on those and less on teaching.
Share the Game
You can also use the opportunity to mentor others that want to get into teaching and since you're no longer in competition for business it might be one of the best things you can do to help keep tennis growing in your community. I have taken the opportunity many times to bring others into teaching, coaching, and just volunteering in tennis. It's a good thing for everyone involved.
It is a perfect retirement atmosphere
The environment for tennis is conducive to fun and interaction which are essential parts of staying happy and healthy. If you can make some money at the same time to help support your retirement needs then you've accomplished the ideal which is to find something that keeps you involved and yet allows you to live a comfortable life.
Even if you weren't a tennis instructor for your primary working lifetime you can make it a post retirement paying avocation. I have known many that have done just this.
Your post retirement approach to work
I knew a schoolteacher who retired from teaching but he had also volunteered to coach tennis at his school so he already had some experience. It turned out to be a good thing for him and the community as he taught until he passed away in his early 90's.
In another case I had a friend that liked tennis and became a strong player but made his living in the corporate world. After his retirement he went looking for something to do that didn't involve the stress he had lived most of his working life. He found tennis teaching and community tennis programs were the ideal thing for him to do and also made a fair amount of income as well. He finally took a full retirement when health problems caused him to move into an independent and then later an assisted living facility, but until that time he had a very active life.
Anyone that loves tennis can find some way to get involved
In addition to these two examples I know many people in various walks of life from physical therapists, military retirees, teachers, and former coaches in other sports who are tennis enthusiasts plan to take up teaching as a part time solution to retirement activity and income. If you are contemplating such an approach my main suggestion is to get started with teaching skills by taking training and to get involved on a volunteer basis for county programs or local tennis associations. You could even set up something in your local community but keep in mind that insurance is always the issue so getting some sort of certification with insurance that is offered makes good sense. It will also help you decide if this lifestyle is for you.
Keep Teaching
Finally, if you are already a tennis teacher the best way to stay active is to keep teaching. Sure, you don't want to put in fifty hour weeks on the court, but how about scaling down and teaching twenty hours. When I say twenty hours I mean combined group and private lessons because if you're doing twenty hours a week of private lessons you're still putting a serious effort into your job.
I have a couple of tennis pro friends that share with me the challenges of reaching the age of sixty and thinking they can still maintain the teaching schedule they may have had for the past thirty years. It simply isn't possible without wearing yourself down and eventually out. I ran into this myself as injuries and repetitive use problems seemed to show up much more often as I headed toward my sixties.
A modest approach
Do a slow fade. Just allow your schedule to slow down to match your financial and health needs. If you can get by with only fifteen or twenty hours a week on the court then do it. The nice thing is that you'll still get the benefits of social engagement if you spend time in the community teaching tennis and sharing what you've learned. If you still have management responsibilities at a club then you can focus more on those and less on teaching.
Share the Game
You can also use the opportunity to mentor others that want to get into teaching and since you're no longer in competition for business it might be one of the best things you can do to help keep tennis growing in your community. I have taken the opportunity many times to bring others into teaching, coaching, and just volunteering in tennis. It's a good thing for everyone involved.
It is a perfect retirement atmosphere
The environment for tennis is conducive to fun and interaction which are essential parts of staying happy and healthy. If you can make some money at the same time to help support your retirement needs then you've accomplished the ideal which is to find something that keeps you involved and yet allows you to live a comfortable life.
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