Notes from North Texas
Yesterday was my parents' 58th wedding anniversary. I am blessed they are still alive and in good health. They escaped the cold of Michigan and moved to Bryan, Tx over 25 years ago. Can you see yourself selling your business, house and possessions and moving away from the only placed you've ever called home? They recognized the worsening economic conditions in Michigan and moved to a state with better economic prospects.

This year is my 35th high school reunion. Seems like a lifetime ago. Don't know if I'll make it back for this one. It's a long trip and I really don't keep in touch with anyone from high school.

Last Sunday and Monday I was at the Hank Haney Teaching the Teachers Seminar at the Hank Haney City Place in Dallas. I left with a new found respect for Hank and his approach to teaching. Both days were filled with instruction and Tiger Woods stories.

My favorite story is from last year's tournament in Boston. Tiger was not happy with his ball striking and called Hank after the third round. Hank gave him some advice and Tiger spent an hour and a half that evening practicing with a weighted club in front of a mirror. Sometime around 3:00 A.M., Tiger woke up and couldn't resist swinging the weighted club for another hour. After waking at 6:00, he spent another hour and a half in front of the mirror. He caught Vijay after three holes and won the tournament.

Tiger is all about improvement. Money is not his motivation. Listen to his comments from San Diego. Never mentions the Tour winning streak. It's about him getting better. He's just following a plan. Do you have a plan?

With the bad weather I've been working with a weighted club making slow swings. As Hank said, "If you can't make a slow swing, how are you going to swing fast?". Bad weather is a great time to work out and do cardio. Take advantage.

Tomorrow is the Super Bowl. Prediction: Colts 16, Bears 14.

Later,
Mike