Embrace the Struggle
“You don’t learn to walk by following the rules. You learn by doing and by falling over; and it’s because you fall over that you learn to save yourself from falling over.” —Richard Branson We at Huskie men’s tennis are in the thick of our season. Conference play is underway, the most vital part of the year. It’s like tax season and we’re paying our dues every day. As head...
Read MoreHow to Live a Useful Life with Bestselling Author Derek Sivers | Part 2: The Art of Reframing
This episode of Down 40 Love with René Vidal answers the following questions and more: Top Takeaways from Derek Coach Vidal’s Match Point Reframing is about positive change. Any time a professional sports team hires a new coach, or a company brings on a fresh CEO, the goal is to better shape the narrative, plan, and focus of the organization. As leaders, we are in the reframing business. Our mission...
Read MorePlay with Controlled Aggression
“Having fun is the best measure of success.” Robert Herjavec, The Herjavec Group In tennis, aggression doesn’t mean staring down your opponent, bullying the referee, or making bad line calls. What the elite player wants is CONTROLLED AGGRESSION, which requires an honest effort in three areas: 1. Utilizing your strengths.2. Minimizing your weaknesses.3. Competing your heart out. Aggression is a desperate game, born of fear and insecurity. CONTROLLED AGGRESSION is the way of...
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RENÉ VIDAL
RENÉ VIDAL is a 7-time NCAA championship coach and nationally recognized leadership speaker with an extensive track record of empowering greatness in teams, companies, and organizations worldwide.
Known for his dynamic and enthusiastic presentation style, Coach Vidal has delivered speeches at numerous conferences, association events, and corporations such as State Farm, World Financial Group, and the Boy Scouts of America.
Coach Vidal is the author of 5 top-selling books, including “Execute to Win: How Leaders Get Results,” and “Down 40 Love: Private Lessons on Turning Adversity into Competitive Advantage.”
As host of the Down 40 Love Podcast, Coach Vidal speaks with bold leaders across industries as they share strategies for turning adversity into competitive advantage.