"When the alarm goes off, do you get up out of bed, or do you lie there in comfort & fall back to sleep?" • Not getting straight up is a sign • A good life is one you can't wait to wake up & live • If life sucks then force yourself to change

"The easy path leads downhill [off a cliff]." • Easy leads to average • Average people rely on the government, have no money, are unhealthy & get laid off. Choose hard. Be weird.

Nick Saban’s has some THOUGHTS about Alabama losing to Vanderbilt. A must-watch for young athletes or parents with young athletes.

“Success is momentary, it’s not continuous. It’s right then, this is what you did, that’s over and done with. You better be where your feet are and move onto the next one,” Nick Saban Winners use successful moments as building blocks en route to building competitive greatness.

Danny Hurley talks recruiting “It’s the winning s***. Bringing the 19th ranked player who is delusional, selfish, has crazy parents/grassroots coaches that are ticking down the days until he enters the draft..Try to avoid bringing in people like that.” x.com/TheHoopHerald/…

Roger Federer offers a 70-second masterclass on failure and pursuing excellence. “Perfection is impossible. In the 1526 singles matches I played in my career, I won almost 80% of those matches. Now, I have a question for you. What percentage of points do you think I won in

The Mike Tomlin Coaching Super-Thread 🧵 One of the greatest leaders in sports. A masterclass in coaching wisdom. Bookmark it. Share it. Let’s dive in👇

3. Discipline to Execute Saban defines discipline as: "Doing what you're supposed to do, when you're supposed to do it, the way it's supposed to get done." You have to have the daily discipline and consistency to do what it takes. It means showing up with focus and intention.

“I do not want to hear another hitter say put the ball in the air.” - Frank Thomas

The Pittsburgh Pirates select 2B Dylan Palmer with their 11th rd pick #LetsGoBucs

𝗗𝗥𝗔𝗙𝗧𝗘𝗗❗️ From #Hofstra➡️Pittsburgh. Dylan Palmer has been selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 11th round of the 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣ MLB Draft! Looking forward to watching your journey at the next level. #PrideOfLI

Billy Donovan said, "Tonight you will play for the guy next to you, that's who you're playing for." "It's bigger than yourself because of the guy next to you." Billy Donovan on teamwork, legacy, and winning📢 (Florida Gators Football)

We’ve strayed so far away man.

Unsuccessful people dramatically underestimate the insane grit and determination required for success. Staying in shape, running a successful business, whatever... It takes day-in, day-out grit. See someone doing it all, and I guarantee they're a beast. Saban put it best…

DO YOUR JOB "You can have all the talent in the world but if you’re not going to listen and be in the right spot every time and be accountable to do your job properly then you’re not going to play." (Julio Jones) ~ via Alabama Football #BamaCuts

Brad Stevens said, "The best leaders are warm and demanding." "Yes there are great demands, but yes we realize you’re a human being and we're here to help." They balance the ability to challenge you and care for you. Warm and demanding is the standard. (🎥Positive Coaching Alliance)

Jesse Itzler has sold companies to Warren Buffett and Coca-Cola, owns part of an NBA team, and is married to the woman who invented Spanx. He also once hired a Navy SEAL to live with him for a month just to see what would happen. That guy gave him three rules. No training plan.

Coach K shares what it actually takes to get better. "In order to get better, you change limits." "When you change limits, you're going to look bad and you're going to fail." Growth requires pushing past what's comfortable. And that means you're going to stumble. You're going

3 Years ago Mike Tomlin speaking to his team still gives me goosebumps #steelers