Negative thinking has power. "Think again" and add items to your "to don't" list.
- Don't cheat yourself out of eight hours of sleep.
- Don't ignore the importance of gratitude. Thank people around you.
- Don't try to do everything by yourself. "Two is one and one is none," say the Navy SEALs.
- Don't work out alone if you can find a partner for company and competitiveness.
- Don't fuel your machine with junk food.
- Don't let a day pass without reading.
- Don't lower your personal and professional "character standards."
- Don't criticize a teammate.
- Don't spend your time, invest it.
- Don't ever do something that will embarrass yourself and your team.
Lagniappe. “If things are going to stay the same, then things are going to have to change.” - Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa
Excellence requires refueling.
Lagniappe 2. Dumbbell workout. Five reps each, five sets. It's easy enough even a senior citizen can do it.
Lagniappe 3. Watch in pieces. It's volleyball but it's still a good workout. Your mind is your number one tool. Your body is number two.