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Living Life as a Perpetual Vacation

Obviously I haven’t been that diligent about posting regularly to this blog for the last few months. That’s because I’ve jumped wholeheartedly into what gives me my greatest fulfillment in life. I am living a totally restful, idyllic vacation. (For a refresher I described it in my last two posts.) Unfortunately I am left with little time for things like posting blogs. In any case, here is a quick update.

Regarding my second book, I finally finished the first draft. The tentative title is The Breakthrough Lesson No Coach Ever Taught and it deals with a unique mental approach to sports that I think will have a major impact on how sports are taught and practiced. Needless to say, when it is printed, I’ll let you all know.

Now here’s the cool part. My co-author Steve and I explained our book to a mutual friend who just moved into town. His name is Buddy Biancalana. Buddy was starting shortstop for the Kansas City Royals when they won the World Series in 1985. Upon hearing our ideas, Buddy got super enthusiastic and tried them out on some of the kids he coaches. He was blown away with the dramatic transformations that took place. So were the kids. Based on his experience, he went to Orlando for the winter meetings of Major League Baseball to discuss our approach with various managers, coaches and players. He even taught one Yankee some of the techniques that we devised. That player was so inspired that he will be visiting us this week for more instruction. Neat, huh?

On my first book’s front, the Czech version and the Portuguese version were recently released. The Lazy Way to Success: How to Do Nothing and Accomplish Everything is now in nine languages.

Finally, a dear friend from Denmark, Alexander Kjerulf, who calls himself Chief Happiness Officer and who writes the Positive Sharing blog http://www.positivesharing.com, wrote a book that you can download for free. It is called Happy Hour is 9 to 5 - How to Love You Job, Love Your Life and Kick Butt at Work. I highly recommend it. Plus the price is right.

I am always inspired by Alexander’s writings and approach to life. I have, on occasion, even lifted a few of his ideas to put in my blog. Alex is one smart cookie with a lot to offer.

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