On good habits, the four agreements, and letting go of defining yourself
BASKETBALL TIP
If you’re a role player or trying to move up the rotation, understand this:
Your game isn’t being judged on highlights, it’s being judged on habits.
How you sprint to the corner.
How you box out.
How you listen in the huddle.
Coaches and scouts are looking for glue, not glory.
LEADERSHIP LESSON
“The Four Agreements:
- Be impeccable with your word.
- Don’t take anything personally.
- Don’t make assumptions.
- Always do your best.”
– Don Miguel Ruiz
LIFE PRINCIPLE
“Give up defining yourself – to yourself or to others. You won’t die. You will come to life.
And don’t be concerned with how others define you. When they define you, they are limiting themselves, so it’s their problem. Whenever you interact with people,
don’t be there primarily as a function or a role, but as the field of conscious presence.
You can only lose something that you have, but you cannot lose something that you are.”
– Eckhard Tolle
Every Thursday, when your inbox lights up with the Think the Game Thursday email, you’ll get these focused, action‑ready pieces of content that fit into any schedule:
- A basketball‑IQ boost – A short, sharp breakdown that teaches you how elite players read the floor, anticipate decisions, and control possessions.
- A coach‑approved drill – A simple concept, drill, or teaching tool you can plug straight into workouts or team practice.
- A leadership insight that strengthens communication and culture
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About PGC
PGC Basketball provides intense, no-nonsense basketball training for players and coaches. Our basketball camps are designed to teach players of all positions to play smart basketball, be coaches on the court, and be leaders in practices, games and in everyday life.
We combine our unique PGC culture with a variety of teaching methods and learning environments to maximize the learning potential of those that attend our sessions. In addition to spending 6-7 hours on the court each day, lessons will be reinforced through classroom sessions and video analysis.
Our goal at PGC is to empower you with the tools to fulfill your basketball dreams, while also assisting you in experiencing the joy of the journey.
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