If you're not just a little bit nervous before a match, you probably don't have the expectations of yourself that you should have.

Early in my career, my 3-, 5- and 9-irons performed differently than my other irons. But I adapted and made them work.

If you're not just a little bit nervous before a match, you probably don't have the expectations of yourself that you should have.

Do I want to tackle a 230-pound guy who's running like a deer? Heavens no, no one in their right mind would. But there is something that drives me and compels me to stick my head in there and give it my best shot.

I don't sleep well. I rehash everything in bed. The mind's still working.

To be successful in anything, a person must always want to be better, not only than your opponent but better than your last performance. Done correctly, being competitive is a wonderful way to always try to be a better person by learning from your mistakes and capitalizing on your successes.

People, in whatever walk of life, would be surprised if they just gave themselves a chance by believing in what they are.