Will Durant once said, "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit." I define excellence as meeting expectations. I cannot make it any simpler than that. In order …
Are you ready for the challenge to the best?
Robert H. Schuller once said, "Tough times never last, but tough people do." My hitters spend August through October trying new things to find out what works and what doesn't. November through …
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Why you should be ‘chunking’
How do you eat an elephant? One piece at a time. This is an example of what coaches say when we are stuck on simplistic. To be simplistic is to treat complex issues and problems as if they are simpler …
Your guide to ‘Progression To Performance’
According to ScienceDirect, students with a task orientation feel successful when they apply effort and learn something new. Students with an ego orientation define success in terms of performing …
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Where does your work ethic rank?
“Problem is, y’all got league dreams with a backyard work ethic. And your parents applaud it.” This may be one of the most convicting quotes I’ve ever read. Convicting people hurts. But being made …
‘Engraving’ your style for the long haul
In his book, "Mental Toughness for Young Athletes (Parent’s Guide)," Troy Horne talks about engraving techniques. When I was eight, I fell in love with baseball. I'd watch Chicago Cubs baseball …
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