The story centers around a family mantra: Be a baller today! But being a “baller” isn’t about trophies, scores, or being the best. It’s about mindset—believing in yourself, working hard, trying again, and showing up with courage and joy, even when things feel tough

This message comes from a real family routine. Every morning, the author tells her two kids (and sometimes their friends), “Be a baller today!” What began as a chant in the hallway now lands by text—still early, still loving, still grounding. The mantra is a reminder to stay confident, kind, and true to yourself.

At a time when kids are feeling pressure to be perfect, this book shifts the focus to effort, resilience, and joy. It gives children a hype-up voice they can carry with them all day long.