On Defense, Doing Less, and Mental Toughness
Jan. 06 | The 3-Point Play
BASKETBALL TIP
On defense, be irritating.
Like a little brother seeking attention.
Like a fly in your face at a night campfire.
Like your friend who eats the last cookie & leaves the container.
Play D in the bubble & force the opponent to think — not about their offense — but about YOU.
LEADERSHIP LESSON
Do less, but do better.
Any energy that goes into what doesn’t matter comes at the expense of what does. With a little extra time, you can raise the standard from good enough to great.
Narrow the focus. Raise the standard. Set yourself apart.
-Shane Parrish
LIFE PRINCIPLE
Mental toughness is not something you just have on game day.
It’s a habit of mind that becomes a part of your pride and your self
image.
It’s something you carry with you everywhere. Patience in traffic, attentiveness in class, and nobility on the practice floor.
It’s a quality of mind.
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