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LATEST MUST-READ —‘ PICKLEBALL & THE ART OF LIVING : THE POWER OF POSITIVE DINKING ’

By Laura Gainor

We ’ ve all heard

stories about how pickleball has changed the lives of so many — from finding a healthier lifestyle , joining a large social group of friends , to improving your game .
That ’ s also the case with author Mike Branon , an entrepreneur , pickleball coach at Bobby Riggs Racket and Paddle , and philanthropist . Mike shares his insights and advice in his new book , “ Pickleball & The Art of Living : The Power of Positive Dinking .”
It ’ s a must-read for pickleball enthusiasts looking for inspiration and humor from someone who found business success and retired at the age of 40 . Between developing powerful habits , overcoming
obstacles and connecting with other players , you ’ d be surprised how the game determines how joyful you are and shows you the art of living .
“ I wrote this book while stranded on a cruise ship at the beginning of the pandemic ,” says Mike .
Mike wants readers to become more active architects of their lives . Rather than living an unobserved life , he encourages you to have better relationships , play better , and live your life rather than letting things happen to you .
“ Practice noticing when things go right , both on and off the court . Savor the positive and give less attention to the negative instead ,” he says . “ Embrace discipline . At the end of the day , joyful discipline will take you where you want to go and give you a few laughs along the way .”
For more information , visit MikeBranon . com . Mike is generously donating $ 1 of every book sale to USA Pickleball to help grow the sport . •

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