We are truly living in a world where it is almost impossible to get away from negative-speak unless we become hermits. If you were to concentrate on listening for these negative sounding comments over the next few days, you will see what I mean.

Your system, procedure, and methodology are such that you seem "automatic" in your execution of the game. You perform well. You know when you need help and assistance. You don't just sit back and talk about things, you take action and do something about them.

Reason To Succeed - you are able to change your perception of what is "tough." You accept that you are always going to face problems and you develop a strong will to accomplish your goal of bowling higher scores and you do well.

There is no formula that will make you succeed in the sport of bowling. There is no formula that guarantees you will become a high average bowler. But, there is proof that if you concentrate on your "can-do" attitude, you will succeed in getting better.

In general, every individual coach can only take a student to a certain level. That is, "the success that that coach has actually experienced is the level that that coach can teach to." (If you have not bowled as a Pro, don't kid yourself into thinking you can teach them to perform like a Pro.)

I will give you some ideas of my own since you are always looking for things to write about in your bowling column. I will give you my take on my 5-year bowling journey to "get good ".

We've all been there. Won't be the first time, won't be the last. Keep plugging away and make the best of things. Do not ever give up on your game. Things will always get better.

While they are all teaching the same basic fundamentals, the way they go about passing on their knowledge sometimes differs by a lot; yet, they all manage to get their points across. But, isn't that what it's all about?

They would bring him a drawing that showed how the other person's ball was drilled. The drawing showed the finger and thumb layout in relation to the pin. He told me that in modern day bowling, your ball should be laid out and drilled relative to your PAP because every person has a different one.

Then, yesterday, I said to myself, "self, are you stuck in a rut, here?" And self said, "absolutely!" Took several deep breaths, closed my eyes, and it came to me. Try different styles and see if you can spot the bad habit.