Profiles of Vicories People: Steve Nash

 

 

Like many youngsters, Steve Nash, grew up wanting to be a professional basketball player. Nash made his dream known to his coach, who tried to dissuade him by telling him he was a “regular guy” — a strong player but not great. Nash at 6-foot-1 was considered short compared to the typical basketball player, and he lived in a remote area, Victoria, Canada, far away from where scouts recruited.

The coach unabashedly told Nash to be realistic and set his sights on another profession. Nash was a realist; he fired the coach, turned away from his inabilities and naysayers, and developed a 3-fold strategy. He focused on his talents; he possessed an incredible work ethic. He practiced before school and after school, at practice sessions, and he scheduled his own personal practice sessions.

And he had an uncanny ability to attract his peers; they liked, trusted and respected him. Nash became the guy who made every player better. Nash possessed a great court view, along with his ability to think quickly on his feet and always anticipate the next move.

In 1996, Nash’s relentless belief, coupled with his talents launched Nash into the NBA as a point guard on the NBA’s Phoenix Suns. Nash propelled himself forward, becoming a 3-point specialist, 7-time All-Star. Nash’s vision manifested itself.

Book Review: Willpower

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What is Willpower? “Willpower is the ability to gain control of ourselves and do the things we need to do for ourselves or in some cases stop doing to ourselves”, say, Roy F. Baumeister, social psychologist and John Tierney, the New York Times science columnist in their 291-page book, Willpower: Rediscovering the Greatest Human Strength. The two authors perform experiments to reflect their argument that willpower is like a muscle that can be strengthened with a constant supply of glucose to the bloodstream. (more…)

Victory!

Victory!

Pursuing Victory

We want a Victory. When striving in a struggle against difficulty it is easy to give up or give in, and there will be plenty of naysayers to support you in acclimating to defeat.

Yet your yearning to accomplish your dream is threatening to make this your last desire. But your inner winner nags you to bring home the Victory. It persists, consistently challenging you to stretch yourself, be brave, be courageous and be strong. You have what it takes to combat and defeat the turbulence that usurps your power on your path to Victory. (more…)

Book Review: Being My Mom’s Mom by Loretta Anne Woodward Veney

Being My Mom’s Mom is a non-fiction book written from Loretta Veney’s perspective. She portrays how the various stages of dementia affect her journey in parenting her own mom, an unusual and difficult role reversal.

As dementia begins to take her mother Doris’ independence, Veney prodigiously displays their changing roles. She utilizes the ever-enduring patience and love a daughter gives her mother, as the battle to hold onto independence is thrust on Doris because of the dreaded disease. (more…)

Arthritis Foundation Christmas Ad

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Books and Me

Books and Me

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