Whether building a house, earning a degree, or training, "stacking days" adds value. The analogy to "stacking bricks" in construction is obvious.
Stacking represents:
1) The power of consistency - an excellent day is great; streaks of great days creates long-term excellence.
2) The primacy of process, "Trust the process."
3) Compounding, a one percent daily improvement produces a 37-fold improvement over 365 days
4) Resilience - power comes from showing up every day.
Classic examples of stacking:
Kobe Bryant, featured in "Relentless," worked by himself and with Tim S. Grover to become an unstoppable force winning five titles. He earned accolades both offensively and as an All-NBA defender.
Tom Brady was drafted 199th in the 2000 NFL draft. His self-care with nutrition and recovery as well as his study habits were legendary. A Patriots' exec was leaving late around 730 and asked a custodian why the lights were still on. The janitor explained, "there's some guy named Brady in watching film." He rose from a depth chart "four" as a rookie to winning the Super Bowl in his second season.
Serena Williams' career was the ultimate journey of 'stacking' from childhood through adulthood, winning 23 Grand Slam titles. She even won multiple titles after overcoming the grind of recovering from life-threatening blood clots.
Lagniappe. "To inspire true commitment, leaders must practice what they teach. They must model the behavior they expect of others." - "Measure What Matters: How Google, Bono, and the Gates Foundation Rock the World with OKRs" by John Doerr
Lagniappe 2. Chris Oliver's advice of defensive rebounding...
How Can You Teach Defensive Rebounding Better?
— Chris Oliver (@BBallImmersion) August 1, 2025
Boxing out is one of the most poorly transferred skills in basketball.
This is how we teach it using the Constraints-Led Approach (CLA)—through context, not choreography.
A thread. 🧵 pic.twitter.com/BxElo2HH2V
