“Nothing vicariously exposes you to mistakes committed by others more than reading.” Charlie Munger by Tren Griffin
A scuttlebutt network accesses industry experts, suppliers, customers, and even former employees to get the scoop about a business or organization. Scuttlebutt is the Navy term for water cooler - where gossip and rumor happen.
If someone asked, “who are the top coaches in your area?” Whom would you ask? You might start with area coaches or unrecognized experts, officials.
You'd also ask, "why are they the best?" Don't solely judge records, because some coaches are superior talent aggregators who bludgeon opponents but may not beat equal talent.
Don't forget the eyeball test. Don't surrender common sense and coaches' eyes if you're part of a network.
- Which teams play hard?
- Which teams play defense?
- Who shares the ball?
- Which teams have higher basketball IQ?
- What is a team's identity?
- What teams improve materially over a season?
No ball pressure = easy passing lanes pic.twitter.com/mT0o4BATPp
— Matt Hackenberg (@CoachHackGO) March 16, 2025
Lagniappe 3. Repost. We learn a lot by watching players and teams practice.
"I want to see you practice.
— The Winning Difference (@thewinningdiff1) March 15, 2025
Anybody can put together a highlight tape.
I want to see you practice because how you practice is who you are."@DeionSanders
Habits, not highlights, set the greats apart.
It's what you repeatedly do-not occasionally do-that makes you exceptional. pic.twitter.com/cMaVaNO58E
