We talk with head pro Tony Gottlieb about how pickleball grows players and community at Palmetto Bluff, from first lessons to leagues and DUPR ratings. Practical coaching tips show why patience, positioning, and the soft game beat raw power, and why inclusive, social play becomes a movement.

• Tony’s journey from tennis to pickleball pro
• Why the kitchen and underhand serve level the game
• Palmetto Bluff courts, vibe, lessons and drop‑ins
• Coaching pillars: positioning, technique, shot selection
• Two quick fixes: keep paddle visible, move less
• Defense mindset: soft resets and patience
• Practice vs play ratios and drilling focus
• DUPR ratings, leagues and competitive pathways
• Tech trends, safety and sport regulation
• Wellness as habit, joy and community
• Turkey Trot growth as proof of movement

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A mid-80s runner shares how a Waffle House conversation sparked a 31-year daily streak and a lifetime of health, joy, and community. We explore practical routines, race memories, and the mindset that turns consistency into purpose.

• daily routine that removes excuses
• the Waffle House spark and year-one streak
• running through illness, injury and travel
• mental clarity, problem solving and stress relief
• scenic routes and trail variety at Palmetto Bluff
• camaraderie in clubs, pub runs and relays
• Boston Marathon memories and qualifying at 50
• aging strong through simple, morning habits
• commit to yourself and choose your trail
• reflection on the inner few and checking in

Remember to be grateful for the days, the breath that we have, and soak in that time with your friends and family

We explore spiritual health as the often-missing pillar of wellness and show how simple daily practices build resilience, clarity, and peace. Marilyn shares close calls that reshaped her outlook and we connect gratitude, nature, and music to better choices and a richer life.

• the X metaphor where spirit meets the physical
• cross-cultural views on body, mind, and spirit
• role models of compassion, courage, and service
• nature, breath, and music as quick resets
• morning routines that compound resilience
• gratitude rituals at home and work
• adversity as a catalyst for spiritual awareness
• training the spirit like training the body
• time awareness and creating meaningful memories