Mr. Rogers said, "look for the helpers." Coach K reminded us, "surround yourself with good people." An anonymous quote informs, "Mentoring is the only shortcut to excellence." And Shane Parrish in Clear Thinking shares,
"Choose exemplars in your life who embody the attributes you want to cultivate. Put these people on your “personal board of directors.” Then as you learn about them, build a repository of how they would respond to various situations."Doesn’t matter what your job is, do it to the best of your ability
— Hoop Herald (@TheHoopHerald) January 31, 2024
How you do anything is how you do everything
(Via @CBBRoundup 🎥)
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Lagniappe 2. Basketball is "a game of separation." Urgent cutting creates separation.
On the best teams players cut hard whether they receive the ball or not.
— Coach Mac 🏀 (@BballCoachMac) February 1, 2024
Cutting hard opens gaps and driving lanes for teammates.
Lagniappe 3. Don't sulk when you're not scoring.
It's not just about making shots. It's about:
— Steve Collins (@TeachHoopsBBall) February 3, 2024
- Making the right decisions
- Making your teammates better
- Making sacrifices for the team
- Making a difference on and off the court