Eric Sock

Kyle Shanahan was asked, "What characteristics do you look for in leaders?" The answer was long, but the concept was simple. He said, “The guys that I like are the guys that I know what I am getting. They’re not too high or too low. I know what is going to show up every day. When you go through adversity in this league sometimes you don’t know who your leaders are until you go through that... A guy who is the same in adversity as he is when everyone is praising him, usually that’s the type of guy that I’d like to follow” It means CONSISTENCY. • Consistency in your actions. • Consistency in your mindset. • Consistency in your attitude. People look for consistency in others because it shows trust, reliability, and character. When people know that you're consistent, they know what to expect. They know that you'll act the same in adversity as you do on the regular days. So how can you be more consistent? Prioritize Goals Over Mood - It means choosing daily discipline over how you feel. Set your sights on your long-term goals, not your fleeting feelings. Your actions should reflect your future aspirations and when you take action, your mood will follow. Live the Details and Embrace the Boredom - Embrace the daily grind accepting that is where true growth happens. Perform with precision and practice with detailed concentration. This focus and precision is what cultivates discipline and leads to mastery. Schedule It and Prioritize It - Make your priorities non-negotiable by knowing when and where they will happen. This ensures that your most important things aren't overlooked, but are part of your daily routine. Plan your day around your goals, not the other way around. Choose Consistency Over Perfection - Strive for regular progress, not flawless execution or perfection. You won't be perfect and you will miss a day, but hold yourself accountable to keeping it up. This mindset prevents discouragement and promotes a growth-mindset. The value of consistency is undervalued and underappreciated.