Comments on: Hey, it’s not just Andre Agassi that screwed up!

By: WEA

WEA — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:52:28 +0000

My respect and admiration for Andre Agassi has been reduced to nearly zero by his revelation of a drug addiction, that he lied about it when questioned, and fooled those about him. The addiction and lies are human enough, though not to be admired. But his revelation seems directed toward a renewed celebrity, no longer achievable on the tennis court. He does not need the money, from what I read, but the sale of his book, and an attempt at a “bad boy” image so common to those written about in the “People” sections of the paper, demonstrates a cheap and pathetic desire to be “loved” rather than admired. He was once a leader in his field that resulted from his great efforts and resulting victories on the court. Now he has sold his integrity for a few coins. He may become richer, but who will look to him for leadership.

By: Big Joe.

Big Joe. — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:07:38 +0000

That Dr. John is right on.
Props to the old dude.
My coach talked to me when I was smoking XXXX but I didn’t listen. I might be in the NFL today instead of a city employee. That XXXX about starting over with a plan and effort rang a bell in my head. Sounded like my old coach all over again.
Thanks, Big Joe.
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By: JR

JR — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:18:38 +0000

I don’t follow tennis and don’t know anything about Andre Agassi so I will not be reading his book. Why do so many celebrities and sports figures feel compelled to publicaly display their warts? Do they really think their story will be an inspiration to others or is this just another attempt at publicly? Hey, look at me – I’ve overcome adversity and became a super star. Perhaps there are lessons to be learned, but making such life changing decisions is not as simple as it sounds for most people.

By: Dr J P

Dr J P — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:11:29 +0000

Thanks John!

I read your blog and loved it. keep up the good work. please let me know if there is anything you would want me to do to assist your institute. I think you should get involved in after school with Miami-Dade County Public School as a service provider. There is money to be made and valuable assistance to be given to youngsters.

By: Pat

Pat — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:10:13 +0000

Just read what you wrote about Agassi….Real good, you tell it in plain everyday language, I like that. You almost sound like Joel Olsteen, he says a lot of what you do but not in the same “words”.. It is good. Your blog comments are really good and I feel if people will take the time to read what you say and THINK it could help a lot of people.
Signed PN.

By: LLR

LLR — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:08:25 +0000

For one of the greatest tennis players ever to come out with his addiction to meth is surprisingly stupid. I would have never suspected this, neither would most other people. I remember his rebirth. But had no idea it had anything to do with drugs.

If he did indeed make hundreds of millions from tennis, why would he do this? He wasn’t broke and stupid like Conseco. He must have had a really deep hatred for his father; that crazy XXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX. Like the William’s sisters dad he pushed his kid into being the greatest and most successful athletes in his sport.

Actually, I think it is something that has to be done for most people to become successful. If you don’t have a mentor who you can emulate to achieve your goals, an “Xxx Kicker” can get the job done by using whatever he needs to do to bring you to the highest level.

The most fun is to have a mentor who can show you the ropes and you can please by elevating your game thus gaining his approval.

The “Xxx Kicker” will just work you to death and never be happy with your level of achievement. So you will reach heights the mentored would never dream of.

Most great athletes had someone kicking there butts early in their career to get them to a level where they would never have gotten on their own. From that level they picked it up and became their own “Xxx Kicker.”

I always liked Agasi and enjoyed watching him play and how he handled himself. He was a great role model and if he would have kept his meth habit a secret it would have been just as well. If indeed he is reaching out to addicts, trying to get them to see the error of their ways and using his millions to help addicts, it would enhance my image of him even more.

LLR
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By: Rambo

Rambo — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:31:07 +0000

Dr. John:
Great Blog-I enjoyed your insights about Agassi– and all of us in general.