Why I wrote this book

In the 35 plus years of my adult life, I have had the opportunity to witness many successful people in action in their various occupations. I have attended countless training seminars to learn technical knowledge, interpersonal communication skills and motivation. My observations have concluded that all successful people have similar traits.

I worked for several weeks and came up with “AMP IT UP,” which stands for Attitude, Mental State, Preparation, Intensity, Tenacity, Unyielding Standards, and Passion. These traits, no matter what field, will allow a person to perform at their best every time. In a year I went from using a laminated sheet with the “AMP IT UP” acronym to writing and publishing a book that fleshes out these principles.

The story of my life has been one of reinvention. Once again, I am reinventing myself: as a teaching tennis pro, writer, and consultant. I am marketing my book, Amp It Up, Train your Brain for Success, to bring these principles to corporate training departments to help employees find their passions.


Advice for others

Cultivate your passions, always use a positive attitude and do whatever it takes to prepare yourself physically and mentally. Be intense, be tenacious in following your plan and always set high standards for yourself. Work hard on all of these principles. By doing this you will always be prepared to perform at your best.