Sunday Thinking

Meticulous preparation and repetition put you in a position to seize the moments on the biggest stages.

February 02, 2020

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“Do not desire to fit in. Desire to oblige yourselves to lead.”

— Gwendolyn Brooks

I. 3 Rules of Life

  1. Be kind to yourself and others.

  2. Follow your gut. Your intuition will never steer you wrong.

  3. Bring your whole self to the game of life. Never hide who you are to make others feel comfortable.

II. Mamba Mentality

“I wouldn’t say my leadership style changed over the years.

I liked challenging people and making them uncomfortable. That’s what leads to introspection and that’s what leads to improvement. You could say I dared people to be their best selves.

That approach never wavered. What I did adjust, though, was how I varied my approach from player to player. I still challenged everyone and made them uncomfortable, I just did it in a way that was tailored to them. To learn what would work and for who, I started doing homework and watched how they behaved. I learned their histories and listened to what their goals were. I learned what made them feel secure and where their greatest doubts lay. Once I understood them, I could help bring the best out of them by touching the right nerve at the right time.”

— Kobe Bryant, an excerpt from The Mamba Mentality

III. Daily Reminders

  • Listen to what your body tells you.

  • Take time to think and to be with yourself.

  • Practice gratitude while doing the things you love.

IV. Question

Based on my daily routines and actions, where can I expect to be in five years?

The Last Words…

“The first step toward creating an improved future is developing the ability to envision it. VISION will ignite the fire of passion that fuels our commitment to do WHATEVER IT TAKES to achieve excellence. Only VISION allows us to transform dreams of greatness into the reality of achievement through human action. VISION has no boundaries and knows no limits. Our VISION is what we become in life.”

— Tony Dungy

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