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DEVELOPING MENTAL TOUGHNESS "You get mental toughness because things are hard. You've got to embrace hard. Tough times make hard people. Easy times make soft people... You've gotta learn to overcome things that are hard." (Nick Saban)

“The definition of greatness is to inspire the people next to you. It’s not something that lives and dies with one person. It’s how can you inspire a person to then in turn inspire another person. That’s how you create something that lasts forever,” Kobe Bryant 🎥@LewisHowes

Jay Bilas said, "The toughest players are the ones that do their job, they concentrate, they're fully prepared and they're great teammates." "They're hard to play against & easy to play with." Toughness requires resilience and endurance. @BballCoachMac

"If you don’t struggle in practice, you will never get better . . . The only way to get better is to push yourself past exhaustion.” (Kobe Bryant)

~ via @JanssenLeader

Athlete: “Coach I don’t want to lift in-season because it’ll get me hurt.” Minnesota Timberwolves after a Game 7 series clinching win over the defending champion Denver Nuggets.

Gregg Popovich said, "A strong culture is not about winning, it's about creating an environment where everyone can be their best selves." You set the culture as a leader. It means: • Driving the ship. • Leading by example. • Holding people accountable.

Kurt Warner called it the, "Greatest lesson he ever learned about life and football." In 1992, Kurt Warner was a backup quarterback at the University of Northern Iowa. He was more talented than the starter, but he wasn't playing so he asked the coach why. The coach said, "The reason you're not starting is that you're not very good in practice." The response shocked Warner. He knew he could throw better than the other QBs. He outshined them when the lights came on, whether it was spring ball or the game. But then he started to think about it. He realized that almost 99% of the time his coaches and teammates saw him, was in practice. This moment shifted his mindset and perspective. Warner said, "That was one of the greatest lessons that I ever learned about life and about football. You have to bring it every day. You got to show them what to expect from you every single day." He realized: How you do one thing is how you do everything. People watch what you do all of the time, not just when the lights are on or not just for one moment. Every moment is a moment to lead by example. That moment changed everything for him. He started to take practice seriously and the results started to appear. In 1993, Kurt Warner was the starting quarterback for the University of Northern Iowa. He led the team to an 8-4 season with over 2,500 yards and 17 TDs. He was invited to training camp with the Green Bay Packers and that was just the beginning for him. Takeaway 1: Be the Example and Lead by Example In every aspect of life, not just sports, people look to your behavior and actions. It shows consistency, reliability, and the standard that you set for yourself in life. Great leaders lead through how they act. It means demonstrating what to do through your values, actions, and behaviors every day. It's essential to consistently demonstrate the qualities and behaviors we wish to see in ourselves and those around us. Takeaway 2: Value Feedback and Embrace Growth Growth is a habit and a choice. Feedback might not always be easy to hear or accept, but it's your choice whether to grow from it or deny it. You have to honest with yourself on where there are opportunities to grow. Whether in your career, sports, or personal development, being open to constructive criticism and actively seeking opportunities for growth leads to greater success and achievement. "If you're willing to put yourself and your dreams on the line, at the very least you'll discover an inner strength you may not have known existed." - Kurt Warner (@kurt13warner) - - - Follow @coachajkings for more content like this!

Saban says, “We create a standard for our team and everyone has to buy into that standard.” Standards matter. Standards determine the Bar. - Do you raise it? - Do you keep it! - Do you lower it? Raise the Bar! 🎥 @CoachRikStewart

I've always liked KSt's Cooper Beebe, twice Big 12 O Lineman of the Year. Mauler/baller bull. Not most talented. But overpowers. Left guard. So Tyler Smith definitely moves back out to LT? Solid pick by the Cowboys after two reaches.

When people ask me what they should do to lead, I say lead where you are. Influence the people around you. Start there. Love, serve, care.

This is a huge problem in our world today. - You cannot skip the process. - You have to accept the struggle. - You have to find joy in the journey. There are no shortcuts. And if you have this mindset and approach to life, you will go far. No Deposit - No Return!

"If you want to be a great player nobody should have to coach you playing hard. They should never have to coach effort." Effort and enthusiasm are requirements NOT something the should have to be requested. If you’re not bringing both, you’re not serious about winning. @frmlazro @Dame_Lillard

Caitlin Clark said, "I love being in the gym...That’s where all my confidence stems from. The time I put in the gym, the hours working on my game, it builds my confidence up." Confidence comes from doing the work. It's the feeling that you are capable. The best athletes know that confidence isn't static. It's always changing based on your own thoughts, emotions, attitudes, and behaviors. What to Know About Confidence: 1. Confidence is when you feel certain about your abilities - Confidence is your inner belief in your capabilities. It's having a sense of certainty in how you perform and that feeling of certainty is so strong that you don't need to think about it consciously. Think about when you tie your shoes or open a door, you don't have to think about the process. Your confidence improves when you practice and prepare. 2. Confidence is never static - Your confidence is always growing or shrinking based on your thoughts, feelings, emotions, and behaviors because they all affect your performance. Understand that every step you take, whether forward or backward, is an opportunity for growth. Take time to reflect on where you are and continually work on your confidence. 3. Action comes before feelings - Commit to taking action. Rich Roll describes it as, "Mood Follows Action." By stepping forward and taking action, you build the confidence you seek. Embrace the mantra: Act first, and the confidence will follow. Your courage to act is the seed from which confidence grows. 4. Process your Negative Thoughts, Don't Eliminate Them - You can't control your thoughts, but you can control how you process them. Accept and process negative thoughts then redirect them constructively. They aren't your enemy, they're signals guiding you to refocus and realign. They bring up pressure because they show that you care. Use them, don't fight them. 5. Accept fear for what it is - Fear is a natural response to a new situation. It signals growth and opportunity. When you feel fear, acknowledge it as a sign that you're stepping out of your comfort zone and into a space where growth happens. Embrace your fears because they are indicators of where you are stepping forward to grow. 6. Build Independence from External Validation - Seek validation from within, not from the outside world. This becomes easier when you have a clear vision of who you are and your true values. Your self-worth shouldn't be tied to others' opinions. True confidence comes from your internal sense of achievement and self-appreciation. Stand firm in your values and beliefs because they create the pillar of self-assurance.

GREAT ATHLETES ARE COACHABLE "I never want to stop being coached. I never want to stop being told what's right, what's wrong ... There's still areas for me to improve." 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐇 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐑𝐃𝐒 ~ via @OwenSiebring and @TheWinningDiff1

As a leader, when it comes to the behavior of your team, you either correct it or you accept it.

“I have never met a champion who arrived at practice on-time and left when the coach called time. Champions take it upon themselves to do more than what’s required. It’s the key reason why they are champions.” @AllistairMcCaw Champions do more. Champions don’t meet requirements. They beat requirements.

“The best teams I played on, the best players practiced the hardest and set an example every day” - Payton Manning (Via @gregberge 🎥)

"Be curious, not judgemental." 𝓣𝓮𝓭 𝓛𝓪𝓼𝓼𝓸