On Frowns & Fist Bumps, Acting with Character, and Getting Better Grades
Jan. 26 | The 3-Point Play
BASKETBALL TEACHING
Many athletes seem to have picked up a sense, as they have moved up the athletic ladder, that frowning and showing anguish indicates they are tough competitors who hate to lose.
But I don’t think their frowns and displays of anguish indicate anything more than exactly that…
Do you want to show off what a tough competitor you are?
Good!
Then beat people. Overcome adversity. Smash through obstacles. Be encouraging when everyone around you has lost hope. Summon energy when you have a right to be exhausted.
Need any more? Replace your frowns with more constructive actions. Try fist exchanges. They work wonders. They make even the bad times part of the joy of sports.
― Dick DeVenzio
Founder of PGC Basketball
LIFE LESSON
Whenever you act consistently with who you consider an excellent person to be, your self-image improves and your self-esteem increases.
You like and respect yourself more.
You feel happy about yourself and others.
The more you like yourself, the more you like others, and the more they like you in return.
By acting with character and in harmony with your highest values, you put your entire life (internally and externally) into an upward spiral. In every area of your life, things will get better and better for you.
– Brian Tracy
EDUCATIONAL TIP
Here’s 3 ways to instantly get better grades with minimal effort:
- Sit in the front row
- Ask one question each class
- Practice nodding
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