Improve The Level Of Your Game

By Eldon Vaughn and Glen Cardinal

This story is about a young man raising the level of his game in sports and life to reach success, overcoming his own difficulties, fighting through obstacles along the way, outsmarting them and turning them to his advantage.

This is the story of a man who fought against all odds and never gave up. This is the story of a man who fought and won. This is the story of Eldon Vaughn, the “Rocking Chair"

• Language: English
• Publisher: Glen Cardinal
• Release date: Jul 14, 2017
• ISBN: 9781947289574

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Dedication

Dedicated to my Brother Lloyd, my Grandchildren David, Kameelah, Anthony, my daughter Oneka and my loving wife Brigette who has supported me every step of the way on this wonderful journey.

TABLE OF CONTENT

Dedication

Introduction

Chapter 1: Resilience

The Ability Of A Strained Body To Recover After Caused Damage By Illness, Strain, Compressive Stress Or Misfortune

Chapter 2: Persistence

To Go On Resolutely Or Stubbornly Despite Opposition, Importunity, Or Warning

Chapter 3: Knowledge

Awareness Or Familiarity Gained By Experience Of A Fact Or Situation

Chapter 4: Execution

To Act In Accordance With A Plan

Chapter 5: Reliability

The Ability To Be Relied On Or Depended On, As For Accuracy, Honesty, Or Achievement

Chapter 6: Perseverance

Persistence In A Course Of Action, A Purpose, A State, Etc. Especially Despite Difficulties, Obstacles, Or Discouragement

Chapter 7: Adaptation

Modification Of An Organism Or Its Parts That Makes It Fit For Existence Under The Conditions Of Its Environment

Chapter 8: Skill

A Talent Or Ability, Born With Or Learned

Chapter 9: Deficits Into Assets

Chapter 10: Body

Chapter 11: Attitude

A Mental Position Regarding A Fact Or State, Can Be True Or False

Chapter 12: Patience

Bearing Pains Or Trials Calmly Or Without Complaint

Chapter 13: Courage

The Quality Of Mind Or Spirit That Enables A Person To Face Difficulty, Danger, Pain, Etc. Without Fear; Bravery

About The Author

Introduction

This story is about a young man raising the level of his game in sports and life to reach success, overcoming his own difficulties, fighting through obstacles along the way, outsmarting them and turning them to his advantage.

This is the story of a man who fought against all odds and never gave up. This is the story of a man who fought and won. This is the story of Eldon Vaughn, the "Rocking Chair "

Section I: My Story

Chapter 1: Resilience

This chapter presents the history of my family. It seeks to express the humanness and typical nature of my story. It covers generally my childhood, more of teen years, and ends with my opportunity to play internationally.

Chapter 2: Persistence

This chapter talks about some of the challenges I faced and overcame as I began to play internationally. It describes some of the arena, opponents, and personal situations off the playing field that impacted my development.

My achievements, nickname, and what others would say about my play are presented.

Section II: Mental & Physical Attributes

Chapter 3: Knowledge

We discuss the idea that we make things impossible, but they are possible if we change our mindset. I changed my mindset and motivated myself with this belief (or rehearsal).

The belief is presented along with a daily affirmation that readers can use to encourage themselves.

Chapter 4: Execution

Execute, to carry out; accomplish to execute a plan or order. We examine how I accomplished this.

Chapter 5: Reliability

A list and steps for exercises and diet programs that readers can follow for optimum performance. The guides could be used in development of other sport skills.

Section III: Invention & Your Style

Chapter 6: Perseverance

This chapter explores "Perseveration", the repetition of a particular response (such as a word, phrase, or gesture) despite the absence or cessation of a stimulus.

Chapter 7: Adaptation

This chapter introduces the concept of knowing your opponent. It discusses how I would determine how I would match up with other players and plan my strategy even before the games.

It points out that having a plan allows you to work with more certainty and intentional energy than other players. You work as if you know that you will win in the end.

Chapter 8: Rising to Every Challenge

Life has its ups and downs. We all have challenges that we overcame in life. I share some of mine.

Chapter 9: Deficits To Assets

Making Your Deficits into Assets

This chapter discusses Eldon’s physical attributes that may have made others think that he would not be the best in the sport. The chapter discusses how he overcame the deficits through mindset, health, and practice. It focuses on creativity so that users can apply the same approach to evaluating and overcoming their deficits.

Chapter 10: Body

Health, Nutrition, and Taking Care of Your Body

This chapter talks about the importance of health and the connection between body and performance. It presents some techniques that clarify common practices. It includes techniques that I continue to practice because of their long-term health benefits.

Chapter 11: Attitude

An acquired or predisposed mental state regarding an object with some degree of positivity or negativity, which is perceived from social or personal stimuli.

Chapter 12: Patience

Patience (or forbearing) is the state of endurance under difficult circumstances, which can mean persevering in the face of delay or provocation without acting on negative annoyance/anger; or exhibiting forbearance when under strain, especially when faced with longer-term difficulties.

Patience is the level of endurance one can have before negativity. It is also used to refer to the character trait of being steadfast. This Chapter examines this.

Chapter 13: Courage

This chapter discusses courage (also called bravery or valour) the choice and willingness to and with willing essconfront agony, pain, danger, uncertainty, or intimidation, and other related to his church mother.

Physical courage is bravery in the face of physical pain, hardship, death or threat of death, while moral courage is the ability to act rightly in the face of popular opposition, shame, scandal, discouragement, or personal loss. We take the lessons of this book and apply them to other typical challenges that people have, even outside of sports. We walk the reader through mindset, health, practice, strategy, and energy.

Chapter 1: Resilience

The Ability Of A Strained Body To Recover After Caused Damage By Illness, Strain, Compressive Stress Or Misfortune

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Born in Georgetown Guyana in 1938, at the age of three I was diagnosed with Asthma, Pneumonia, and Diphtheria. These conditions affected my physical health, making it difficult for me to perform everyday activities with ease. My doctor informed my parents that I should participate in sports to overcome the symptoms of those conditions. I never thought twice about following his advice- I wanted to fight this illness and was ready to go against it. I never thought about letting it stop me.

My father was running a small business by himself and things were working out, until one day, everything caught on fire. His business was destroyed to shreds and without insurance;