I posted this chat a couple months ago, but wanted to revisit it. Coach Godwin is the all-time leading scorer from the University of North Florida’s basketball team, and is now a leading skills coach. His Until philosophy aligned perfectly with my 1% Mindset.
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In order to make history, you must compete as if THIS practice or game will be the one to make it!
If you’ve left anything on the floor, field, track, or court when it’s over … you’ve let yourself and teammates down.
If you’re not all-in, you’re all-out!
Yesterday was the practice round of the Jr. World Championships at Torrey Pines. I was there with a student, Alex Marsh, who qualified from the UK. As the hundreds of kids from all over the world packed the putting greens and driving range, it was obvious this wasn’t your normal local event. There were flags from every corner of the globe, reminding competitors it was time to embrace the challenge or get lost in it’s enormity.
Alex did an amazing job remaining aggressive and continuing to attacking fearlessly. He’s committed to playing regret-free, leaving nothing on the table, mentally or physically. While many of the competitors may try to protect and “hope not to play poorly,” Alex will play like an athlete, think like an athlete … BE an athlete.
Today’s the first round of the Championships, but to Alex, is simply an opportunity to challenge himself; to stretch his comfort zone. He’s driven by what the majority have told him couldn’t be accomplish. They said he wouldn’t make it to the Jr. Worlds … he proved them wrong. This is only the beginning!
From the book I’m currently reading, “Fail Up,” by Tavis Smiley.
One of my biggest challenges, growing up, was doing something before I could clearly see a mental picture, or knew I would succeed. What I’ve learned (and am still learning), is the unknown is often they key that opens the door to our next successful venture.
My mentor challenged me: “Put up or shut up! If you’re really as good as you say … PROVE IT! Put it all on the line.”
So, I did …
If your mindset isn’t changed within the first week of our coaching, I’ll refund your money 100%!
Why are you doing what you’re doing? It’s easy to get lost in your day-to-day grind, and neglect that question. The “hard work” you’re putting in is irrelevant if you don’t live in this answer 25/8, 366 – every day, all day, immersed in it … or, at the very least, trying to figure it out!
Your driving force automatically creates confidence, motivation, and passion towards your every day work, and will never allow you to stop. When you’re emotionally connected to your Why, there isn’t an obstacle strong enough to make you quit. The mistake most people make is getting immersed in the work to achieve the dream, ignoring (or not knowing) their reason behind it all.
When I’m tired, not feeling 100%, or frustrated … all I have to do is focus on my two emotional driving forces, and I instantly become mentally super-human again. Below are mine. What’s yours?
The majority wake up every morning trying to avoid failure at all cost, believing if they don’t fail, they instantly become successful. THE OPPOSITE IS TRUE! The most highly successful people in history have learned it’s because of their failure, they reached epic levels. I challenge you to not only embrace failure, but invite it!
(Below is from “Fail Up,” written by Tavis Smiley).
You’ll ultimately be defined by your ability to withstand obstacles! Raise your bar higher than the 99% can fathom!
The key to your future isn’t how much success you have, but rather, the types of failures you encounter.
Are you failing worse or better? Are you failing backwards or forwards? Mistakes play a huge role in your ultimate success, but what types of mistakes have you been making? Are you repeating the same ones over and over, or are you continuously experimenting and risking?
Fail better!
The next time you think about quitting because “it’s too hard,” remember this picture!
Struggle defines character – do you have what it takes to battle beyond pain, or will you stop short of your dreams? No more excuses. Stop whining about why it’s too difficult. Create a detailed future visual and commit every ounce of your hunger to not stopping until it manifests!
Shed tears if you have to, scream in frustration if you have to, but NEVER STOP!