BWLT was super excited to have the pleasure to interview Ian Westermann of Essential Tennis. Ian is a lifelong tennis lover turned content creator, entrepreneur and business builder. He began his digital career in 2008 publishing the Essential Tennis Podcast and then building an online business full time since 2011. He now hosts the #1…
Now, more than ever, we’re playing it safe. And with good reason. With all that is happening, we must take precautions, but there are times in our lives, on the court, and definitely in our business that we have to take some risks. When we play it safe we’re usually doing the things that will help…
We were more than excited. Our women’s doubles tennis team had won our division, successfully competed in three rounds of the playoffs and had emerged as finalists in the city competition. We fought hard and the results had paid off, but things didn’t always look so promising. Just last season we finished in 3rd place.…
What type of Mindset are you coming in with this week? I was sitting here thinking, what type of mindset are you coming in with today? It’s been a very, very challenging time. As I read post after post of everything that is happening I had to hit the pause button. I started thinking about…
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Do you ever think about how well you serve? I mean actually put some thought into it —– like when you’re serving, how you’re serving and who you’re serving. Serving may not seem like much in the overall scheme of things but it plays an important role in our success. In tennis, serving is the…
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The first step to competing at a higher level is making sure you’re ready to take action on opportunities. The way that looks in tennis is feet apart, on your toes, eyes ahead, and racquet up. This puts you in the right position to see whatever ball that might come your way and properly prepare…
How do you play your best game on and off the court? There are some simple principles, rules if you will that you can use everyday, whether you’re playing tennis, doing business or just managing life. Stay Focused – Don’t allow the tactics of your opponents or competitors to distract you. Distraction is probably the…
Tennis is a game of intensity. It takes coordination, concentration, problem-solving, decision making, critical thinking, quick thinking, a competitive spirit, endurance, dedication and commitment. It also takes strategy. Just like business. To be a tennis player takes a certain amount of strength, fitness, and agility. It’s a demanding, mentally stimulating and socially engaging sport and…