# Jeff Greenwald: The 6 Letter Word That's Destroying Your Tennis Game

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Podcast: [Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan Stokke](https://stenobird.com/podcast/baseline-intelligence-with-jonathan-stokke-4676987)
Published: 2025-08-18T09:45:00+00:00
Episode link: https://baseline-intelligence-w.captivate.fm
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## Resource

To register for my newsletter and a chance at the FREE ADV Backpack, sign up here https://baselineintelligence.substack.com/ For 10% off ADV Racket Bags, click here https://www.advtennis.pro/discount/stokketennis Jeff Greenwald, MFT, is a licensed psychotherapist, best-selling author, and a leading expert in sports psychology, renowned for his book The Best Tennis of Your Life. A former number one world ranked player on the ITF Masters Tour and professional tennis player, Jeff brings unparalleled experience both as a competitor and elite mental coach. For over twenty-seven years, he has empowered thousands of adult and youth athletes worldwide, helping them develop the mental edge and elevate their performance. As the founder of Mental Edge & Fearless Tennis (established in 1997), Jeff continues to shape the next generation of champions while competing globally on the Masters Tour. He was inducted into the Northern California Hall of Fame in 2019. Visit him at  mentaledgeforsports.com  to learn more about the services he provides for athletes, parents, coaches, and corporate executives around the world.  Buy Jeff's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Mental-Edge-Young-Athletes-Champions/dp/B0FJPTWXXR/ref=zg_bsnr_g_11370_d_sccl_7/000-0000000-0000000?psc=1 Audio Book: https://transactions.sendowl.com/orders/163188170/f13b225fa2f820281ab3e35dd7f0f95d/1 We Talk: 1:22 The trap of expectations 9:32 Worrying about what people think of your game 19:17 Character development vs. skill development 25:07 How gratitude can help your game 29:30 Getting back into the present

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