“If you’re interested, you’ll do what’s convenient. If you’re committed you’ll do whatever it takes.” -John Assara 📸 Allistair McCaw @bechampionminded

#Habits

This clip should be shown in every school across the country

The bar is very low to be successful at this point in history.

This video of Kathleen Ledecky balancing chocolate milk on her head while swimming is more impressive to me than her seven Olympic gold medals

#ItTakesWhatItTakes

No one became great by doing just ‘enough.’ Enough might make you good, but it’s not enough to become great. No one got to the top by cruising along. They put in the extra time and effort others weren’t willing to do.

“It’s not who scores, it’s that WE score!” “It’s not who plays, it’s that WE play well!”

What’s the difference between a PRO, a PROSPECT, and an AMATEUR? PROS - Do the same things, the same way, consistently over time. PROSPECTS - Do some things consistently over time. AMATEURS - Do most things consistently inconsistent. Consistency Creates Excellence

Leaders with good judgment listen for what’s unsaid. They surround themselves with people who will tell them what they need to know — not what they want to hear. And they think carefully about the risks of implementation — even for small projects. s.hbr.org/3buBYK4

"A lot of guys have potential written on their tombstones" - Kevin McHale

"I don’t believe in luck. I believe in preparation" - Bobby Knight

Are you Coachable? Coachable: “What can I do better?” Uncoachable: “I already know this.” Coachable: “I’ll take responsibility.” Uncoachable: “It’s not my fault.” Coachable: “I’ll put in the work.” Uncoachable: “I don’t have time.” Be Coachable.

As part of a team you have to realize that sometimes you’ll be on the bench. When that happens you have 2 options: you can either sit & wait your turn or you can be active & engaged in helping your TEAM win. You can encourage others or be selfish. There’s really only one option!