Articles

The following section provides various articles that I have written. They cover a wide range of subjects and have been published in local newspapers and/or national journals. I will continue to post new pieces as they arise.

Book Sneak Previews: Survival Guide for Disastrous Times

This is based upon interviews with world class athletes. You can read more about it in the Catalog/Books section. Two of the interviews are especially good and I have presented them here with my additonal comments for your consideration.

Doug DeCinces

Doug played third base for the Baltimore Orioles. He replaced Brooks Robinson, one of baseball's greatest players and the fans did not make it easy for him. A great and inspiring story!

Lee Brandon

Lee is a two time women's world long drive champion. She had an accident which amputated her arm as a teenager. Her doctors reattached her arm and said she would never use it. Her comeback story is amazing and one of the most inspiring you can read!

Golf Related Articles

Balance: The Mental Perspective

The article first appeared in my Arizona Golfer column for the June issue 2010.

AB Inforcer: How to Protect your Spine

This article is written by Lee Brandon Certified Strength and Conditioning expert. She explains the science behind the Ab Inforcer and helps you learn how to protect your spine from sports injuries.

VCJGA Find the Zone Golf Camp

This article describes the golf camp that Dr. Mann did for the Ventura County Junior Golf Association and River Ridge Golf Course.

Lee Brandon Ranks in Top 4: Remax Women's World Long Drive 2006

This article, written by Dr. Ron Mann, tells the inside story of the events for the 2006 Long Drive event. It is a story definitely worth reading.

Making the Big Putts

The article discusses the mental aspects of putting. The main areas discussed are: managing tension, creative visualization and the use of imagination.

Yoga of Golf

This article is taken from the book, The Yoga of Golf. The entire system of Raja Yoga is discussed and each of the Eight Steps of Raja Yoga are related to peak performance in golf.

Golf and the Corporate Kingdom

A very interesting discussion about the mental apsects that lead to great golf performance and how those mental skills lead to great success in the corporate world.

Motivation: What is Driving Your Game?
A unique discussion about the power and impact of motivation on your game

The Golfer's Character: The Ingredient for Success

Business Coaching

The Next Step: Beyond Financial Success

The Economics of Personal Development

Setting Goals from the Inside Out: A Zen Approach to Business

Personal Development