hey say inspiration
can strike at the
most unexpected
times and in the most unexpected places. For PJ Weiland, a certified award-winning Business Coach, Author, Speaker, and Philanthropist, that moment of inspiration happened on a sunny summer afternoon while she was on the Pickleball court, a sport she was relatively new to but had quickly grown fond of.
As Weiland chased after the pickleball, her adrenaline
pumping and her competitive spirit ignited, she couldn't help but notice something remarkable – the addictive nature of the sport. The rush of the game, the camaraderie of fellow players, and the pursuit of victory had her hooked.
But Weiland isn't just an enthusiast of the Pickleball court; she's also an accomplished business coach, always on her toes and ready to help her clients and businesses accelerate toward the next level of success. It's this unique blend of passion for Pickleball and her extensive expertise in business that birthed an extraordinary idea one fateful day.
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of success. It's this unique blend of passion for Pickleball and her extensive expertise in business that birthed an extraordinary idea one fateful day.
While engaged in a competitive match, Weiland started to think out loud pondering the strategies employed in both business and life, and a curious thought emerged – could the principles of Pickleball be analogous to the rules and lessons of the real world?
Intrigued by this idea, she began sharing her musings with her fellow Pickleball enthusiasts during breaks in the game. To her astonishment, they weren't just nodding in agreement; they were adding their own perspectives. It became evident that the court was not just a battleground for sport; it was a canvas for life's lessons.
On that pivotal day, the decision was made. Weiland, fueled by her newfound insight and the enthusiastic feedback from her fellow players, resolved to turn this epiphany into something tangible. She decided to write a book that would capture the essence of these revelations and how they applied to both business and life.
However, she wasn't content with a leisurely timeline; she set herself a daunting challenge – complete the book in a mere 30 days.
For many, this might seem like an insurmountable task. Writing a book is often seen as a laborious and time-consuming endeavor. But for Weiland, it was a declaration of her commitment to her newfound purpose. Having previously spent over three years writing her first book, she knew that the journey could be expedited with determination and dedication. She wasn't willing to wait that long again when she had a concept brimming with potential.
PICKLEBALL
The Game that Inspired a
Business Coach's Quest for Wisdom
BY DAPHNE ORTIZ
Photo Credit Brendan Sapp