Carrie Thomas

Louisville’s coach says he’s got a hot wife, healthy kids, gets free tennis shoes and gets to wear a sweatsuit to work when he’s asked about his team’s tough schedule. This is a fantastic answer. Love it:

Coach K said, “During critical periods, a leader is not allowed to feel sorry for himself, to be down, to be angry, or to be weak. Leaders must beat back these emotions.” Resilience is enduring and recovering stronger. It takes grit. Coach K's Principles for Resilience:🧵

🇺🇸 “Asked a question as to why Bill Gates & China are allowed to buy up all the farmland in our Country?” Listen to RFK Jnr explain.

Pat Summitt said, “Winning is fun... Sure. But winning isn't the point. Wanting to win is the point. Not giving up is the point...Never being satisfied with what you've done is the point.” Teams win with high-character people. Character is what you do. Here's what they bring:

Pat Summitt said, "Confidence is what happens when you've done all the hard work that entitles you to succeed." Confidence comes from within. • It's the feeling that you are capable. • It' the feeling of certainty when you perform. Confidence isn't static, it's always changing based on your own thoughts, emotions, attitudes, and behaviors. 6 Things to Know to Improve Your 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 are not your enemies but signals guiding you to refocus and realign. They bring up pressure because they show that you care. Harness them, don't fight them. 5. Accept fear for what it is - Fear is a natural response, not a barrier. 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. "True confidence comes from self-acceptance, self-awareness, and courage." - @coachajkings

Boys Basketball: Final Score | The Millers win! Noblesville mounts a second half comeback to take down the Westfield Shamrocks 47-45! The Millers advance to tomorrow’s Sectional Championship here in Carmel at 7:00! #NeverDaunted 🎟️ | bit.ly/3kOUF23

My friend was at the Bills game in Cinci and posted this. Incredible.

Please join me in prayer for Damar Hamlin 🙏

Miller Nation represent! Let’s go!! #MillerPride

Huge Noblesville crowd watches the Millers hammer Crown Point on their way to the State Championship Game!

Rock bottom will teach you lessons that mountain tops never will.

It’s Game Day. 8:00 pm.Regional Championship. #Legendary

🏀Marion Girls Regional HALFTIME- Noblesville 37 Homestead 20 #regional #basketball

BEFORE ➡️ AFTER Our crews in Haiti gave this cove off the coast of Cabaret a facelift and made an incredible difference by removing over 1,590 pounds of trash. Every pound you pull at 4ocean.com helps us continue to make an impact around the world 🌍

Our guy Drayden gave us some really good minutes off the bench today - he spoke with @CarmanLastoria postgame about our victory over Montevallo! #FiredUp

SO EXCITED for TONIGHT! Wishing the best to both teams and we are MUNCIANA PROUD! @BadgerVB @MJHamm5 @KellyPSheffield @Huskervball @kenzieknuckles #ncaavolleyballchampionship21 @NCAAVolleyball

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Student-athletes: Say “thank you” constantly. Thank bus drivers, food service workers, administrators, your parents, teachers, etc. You’ve worked hard but it has also taken the effort of an entire village to help get you where you are. Don’t be entitled. Instead, be grateful.

“WANTING to win is the point.” Or as Bob Knight once said “Everyone wants to win when the ball is tossed up. But the team that wins is the team that wants to win the day before and two days before, and three days before.” #Preparation

Thank you to the women and coaches of Noblesville Girls’ Basketball for paving the way for our current and future generations! #MillerPride #Millers1K