Tag Archives: Coach Mike Tully

Excuses, Begone!

Posted on September 30, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

“The most unprofitable item ever manufactured is an excuse.” Anonymous When it comes to writing — or more to the point, not writing — we all have our own personal array of excuses in our couldn’t-get-to-it quiver. When I pull … Continue reading →

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Think Better

Posted on June 23, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

“What you think and how you feel affect how you perform.” “First you have to think, feel, and act like a champion and then you will become one.” Dr. Rob Gilbert and Mike Tully When my good friends and mentors, … Continue reading →

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Writing Process

Posted on May 26, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

Blog tours are always fun and motivating: They’re a great way to share our passions and reach out to fellow enthusiasts and new online readers. I’ve been invited to take part in a “Writing Process Blog Tour” by Joanne Zippel. … Continue reading →

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Grit Kit

Posted on March 5, 2014 by karinwritesdangerously

“I will not be outworked.” Will Smith Whenever my great friend and mentor, Coach Mike Tully and I get together, sparks always fly: We really motivate each other. Coach Tully is a peak performance expert and author of several great … Continue reading →

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Continuous Improvement

Posted on December 10, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

“The deeper scientists dig, the more they find that skill comes from something called deliberate practice.” Dr. Carl McGown Improvement: we all crave it. We want to get to the next level in our writing and feel the satisfaction that … Continue reading →

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Play Ball!

Posted on April 6, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

“Every strike brings me closer to the next home run.” “You just can’t beat the person who never gives up.” Babe Ruth Someone asked Babe Ruth, “What do you think about after striking out?” The Babe’s dynamite reply: “Hitting my … Continue reading →

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Game Plan

Posted on January 30, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

“Act in accordance with your vision, not your feelings.” Coach Mike Tully Whenever I need an inspirational boost or advice on peak performance, I turn to TotalGamePlan.com, a motivational web site created by my friend and mentor, Coach Mike Tully. … Continue reading →

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Digging Deep

Posted on April 20, 2011 by karinwritesdangerously

“Passion, not pedigree, will win in the end.” Bon Jovi There’s a story that my friend Coach Mike Tully and Gary Pritchard tell in their inspiring guide, 10 Things Great Coaches Know, about a well-known sports writer. This writer “took … Continue reading →

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Dream Catchers

Posted on August 30, 2010 by karinwritesdangerously

“Your dream always lies outside your comfort zone.” Coach Mike Tully Whatever the dream that inspires us to write, achieving it is going to be demanding and uncomfortable: we’re going to have to push ourselves beyond self-imposed limitations. How do … Continue reading →

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