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- A leadership lesson that will help separate you from the rest of the pack.
- And a life principle that can help you overcome almost any adversity in life.
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Archived 3-Point Play
2023
Oct 19 – On individual statistics, no longer proving yourself, and curating your own happiness.
Oct 12 – On Racing Through The Race Track, the Humble Leader, and Taking a Leap.
Oct 05 – On The Power of Imagination, Focusing on the Process, and Controlling Your Mood
Sept 28 – On The Rules of Zone, Leading with Mindfulness, and Living By Your Philosophies
Sept 21 – On Good Players Making Great Plays, Empowering Others, and Being Present in the Moment
Sept 14 – On Filling the Air With Positives, Following Your Internal Compass, and Being Dedicated to Success
Sept 07 – On Thanking Your Teammates, Not Sacrificing Your Principles, and Doing the Work
Aug 31 – On Talking to Teammates, Helping Others Become Winners, and Managing Our Lives
Aug 24 – On Stealing the Ball, Consistent Action, and the Recipe to Success
Aug 17 – On Moving Your Defender, Leveraging Your Influence, and Our Experiences
Aug 10 – On Keeping Your Feet Floored, Integrity, and Doing Hard Things
Aug 03 – On Looking Your Defender in the Eye, Failure to Evolve, and Living Your Life All Over Again
July 27 – On Two-Foot Stops, Investing in Good People, and The Pursuit of Mastery
July 20 – On Running Through the Ball, Attitude, and Squeezing Out What’s Inside of You
July 13 – On keeping Your Feet Floored, Integrity, and Doing Hard Things
July 06 – On Scoring With 1 Dribble, Effective Listening, and Focusing on Others
June 29 – On Tightrope Walking, Authenticity, and Patience in the Process
June 22 – On Time and Score, Engaging Your Critics, and Your Commitment of Being
June 15 – On Defensive Deflections, Persistence, and Improving Yourself
June 08 – On Used-up Dribbles, the Right Software, and the Defining the Impossible
June 01 – On Violence, the Power of ‘We’, and Doing Everything in Your Power
May 25 – On Momentum Swings, Focusing on the Task at Hand, and Being Selectively Committed
May 18 – On Reflecting After Losses, Mentor Leaders, and Defining Moments
May 11 – On Dribbling in the Paint, Successful Cultures, and Relying on Yourself
May 04 – On Dribbling in the Paint, Successful Cultures, and Relying on Yourself
Apr. 27 – On Looking Downcourt, Taking the First Step, and the Impact of Our Influences
Apr. 20 – On Not Getting Fouled, 3 Rules of Leadership, and Tiny Behaviors
Apr. 13 – On Simple Plays, Futuristic Thinking, and Cutting Entitlement Loose
Apr. 06 – On Unnecessary Dribbles, Advancing Your Career, and What You Put In
Mar. 30 – On Throwing Catchable Passes, Self-Reflection, and the Power of Habits
Mar. 23 – On Begging for the Ball, Winning Teams, and Focusing on the Good
Mar. 16 – On Playing Low, New Opportunities, and Seeking Feedback
Mar. 09 – On Being Available, 100% Committed, and Breathing Away the Fear
Mar. 02 – On Anticipation, Healthy Cultures, and Setting Good Intentions
Feb. 23 – On Mistake Response, the Capacity to Grow, and Disguised Opportunities
Feb. 16 – On Moving Without the Ball, Putting off Change, and Successful Goal Setting
Feb. 09 – On Simplifying Your Game, Designing Greatness, and Assuming the Best
Feb. 02 – On Visualization, Managing the Fire, and Endless Passion
Jan. 26 – On Frowns & Fist Bumps, Acting with Character, and Getting Better Grades
Jan. 19 – On When to Instruct, Never Giving Up, and The Company You Keep
Jan. 12 – On Mistake Response, The Meaning of Confidence, and Intelligent Scheduling
Jan. 05 – On Failing to Lead, Being Puppets of our Emotions, and Solving the Puzzle
2022
Dec. 08 – On Ditching Excuses, Setting Standards, and Boredom in the Classroom
Dec. 01 – On Foot Fakes, Accumulated Actions, and Being a Successful Student
Nov. 24 – On Measuring Performance, Bouncing Back, and Study Buddies
Nov. 17 – On Mental Toughness, Getting What You Want, And How to Succeed in Life
Nov. 10 – On Attitude, Tasting Our Words, and Planning Ahead
Nov. 03 – On a Championship Mindset, Spending Your Talent, and Getting Over Yourself
Oct. 27 – On Doing More, Bosses vs. Leaders, and Wasting Your Life
Oct. 20 – On Your Defensive Approach, Ordinary Leaders, and Living Boldly
Oct. 13 – On Playing Like a Rabbit, Becoming a Leader, and Feeling Alive
Oct. 06 – On Playing Low, Standing Like a Rock, and Making Mistakes
Sept. 29 – On Nodding, Taking Ownership, and the Right Timing
Sept. 22 – On Patience, Real Leaders, and Giving Your Full Attention
Sept. 15 – On Quickness, the Leadership Ladder, and Knocking on the Door
Sept. 08 – On How to Stand Out, Higher Standards, and Success
Sept. 01 – On Fouling, 3 Tips to Becoming a Better Leader, and Having No Limits
Aug. 25 – On Applying Pressure, Standing Out from the Crowd, and Vulnerability
Aug. 11 – On Exit Cuts, Candles, and a Big Secret
Aug. 04 – On “Your Thing,” Tripping Over Truth, and Brick Walls
July 28 – On Shooting, Multiple Leaders, and Making Progress
July 07 – On Powerful Moments, Simplifiers, and Taking Initiative
June 30 – On the Complex Dance, How to Lead, and Precision
June 23 – On Getting Cut, Good Leadership, and Being Boring
June 16 – On Being Ahead, Changing the World, and Comparison
June 02 – On Help Position, Standing Out and Consistency
May 26 – On Balanced Scoring, Gardening, Getting the Crap Done First
May 19 – On Fakes, Inspiring Leaders, and Guiding Principles
May 12 – On Basketball IQ, Culture, and Changing Your Mind
May 05 – On Conditioning, the Process, and Courage
Apr. 28 – On Game Point Mentality, Feedback, and Appreciation
Apr. 21 – On 1-on-1, Leadership, and Fear
Apr. 14 – On Being Early, Saying “no,” and Excuses
Apr. 07 – On Playing Low, Reinventing the Wheel, and the Road to Success
Mar. 31 – On Defense, Building Culture, and Failure
Mar. 24 – On Peeking, Communication, and Taking Action
Mar. 17 – On Simplicity, Listening, and Being Helpful
Mar. 10 – On Jazz, 3 Good Questions, and Commitment
Mar. 03 – On Reactions, Mindset Flexibility, and Bamboo Trees
Feb. 24 – On Dead Ball Time, Advice, and Sitting on the Fence
Feb. 17 – On High ROI Habits, Staying Ready, and Being in the Arena
Feb. 10 – On Lunging for Steals, Habits, and Mastery
Feb. 03 – On Player Movement, Arguing, and Chasing Curiosity
Jan. 27 – On the Bench, True Leaders, and Engineered Serendipity
Jan. 20 – On Reactions, Assumptions, and Spending Your Time
Jan. 13 – On Great Plays, Questions to Ask, and Going First
Jan. 06 – On Defense, Doing Less, and Mental Toughness
2021
Dec. 30 – On Tough Shots, Relationships, and Understanding Success.
Dec. 23 – On Shot Selection, Encouragement, and Cooking Rice.
Dec. 16 – On the Coach’s Favorite, the Price of Leadership & Being You.
Dec. 09 – On Home-run plays, Responsibility, and Sinking Ships.
Dec. 02 – On Unnecessary Dribbles, Tough Conversations, and Doing Hard Things.
Nov. 25 – On Two Feet, Gratitude, and a Thanksgiving Challenge.
Nov. 18 – On Advantages, Communication, and Belonging.
Nov. 11 – On Honored Guests, Giving Reminders, and Struggle.
Nov. 04 – On Playing Time. Solving problems, and Change.