This keynote talk will share the story of how my obsession with being the best I could be disrupted any sense of balance I had in my life. I pursued my goals with maniacal focus, but I paid a high price for this as well.
It wasn't until watching the Last Dance and Kobe documentaries did I realize that I was not crazy, but I was on the right track for greatness. While I did not achieve the same level as Michael and Kobe, through them I learned that I had a Champion's mindset.
This talk will share my story of rising to number 18 in the world as a Professional Racquetball Player, and my subsequent burnout, only to be reborn as a successful coach. I would not recommend that anyone follow in my exact footsteps, as I do not think they will make it. I believe my experiences could be invaluable to someone currently on the rise in their career or athletic pursuit, helping them to understand the path I have already walked and what few things I would do differently to ensure I had no regrets at the end.
