Michael Mitchell

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Here’s Kirby Smart talking about entitlement right after winning the 2022 national championship. “We eat off the floor” is a brilliant framing of staying humble.

Nick Saban walked up to the interview podium after practice one day. “Okay, y’all ready for a lecture?” he asked. What followed was a powerful lesson on entitlement and doing your best. Saban on the Importance of Nothing: “Let’s talk about the importance of nothing. You get up every day, you’re entitled to nothing. Nobody owes you nothing. “You have talent, but if you don’t have discipline, you don’t execute, you don’t focus, what do you get? Nothing. “If you’re complacent and not paying attention to detail, what does that get you? Nothing. “So, nothing is acceptable but your best. “Everything is determined by what you do and trying to be your best. There should be nothing else but that, for everybody. “That’s what we need to stay focused on. We need to not accept anything but our best in terms of what we’re doing in preparation.” – It’s a simple, but profound message. Some key takeaways: 1. Entitlement is a disease. It stunts growth and erodes culture. 2. Success has a one-day life cycle. Yesterday doesn’t dictate today. 3. Nobody is owed anything. When your feet hit the floor in the morning, it’s on you. 4. Talent matters, but it’s far from all that matters. 5. The actions you take drive success. Talent only amplifies those actions. 6. Even the best can’t afford complacency. There are competitors trying to defeat you every day. 7. If you’re entitled, the biggest competitor is yourself. 8. If you’re owed nothing, that means nobody else is either. Therein is your opportunity. 9. You can have the best strategy, the best business model, the best talent and … none of it matters if you don’t execute. 10. There are no guarantees. Relish the unknown. ||| Hope this is helpful. Follow me @TMitrosilis for more writing. I also write a weekly newsletter on the process of improvement → theprocess.news/subscribe

Excuses are the enemy of excellence. Success belongs to those who push past limits, not to those who hide behind them. Don't tell me why you can't. Show me how you will.

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COACHES NOTICE WHEN YOU'RE: ✅ the first in & last out ✅ a hard worker ✅ a great teammate ✅ a fierce competitor ✅ an energy giver ✅ executing your role ✅ coachable ✅ fighting thru adversity ✅ producing results ✅ leading yourself & team #CultureWins #GetNoticed

"You can easily separate 'team guys' from 'me guys' by how they accept coaching. The guys that accept it are about winning." - Bill Parcells Average players push back when being coached. Great players want to be pushed to become greater.

Batting average by count during 2023 D1 season - Hitters: Attack the zone + don't waste pitches! - Pitchers: Attack the zone + don't waste pitches!

Fake Confidence vs Real Confidence Credit: @CoachNealPT “Hard to survive in the jungle if you were trained in a zoo” 🔥

Coaches can get exhausted if they constantly have to motivate and lecture you. Eventually, they may give up on you and focus on kids who actually want to work hard, learn, and improve. You'll regret your immaturity once you have no one helping you.

Reasons to hire an athlete: •They are used to working under pressure. •They understand that doing work outside of working hours is where they’ll find their advantage. •They’ve endured success & defeat; they handle adversity. •They understand personal accolades without team success is futile. •They are used to being coached, making adjustments, and achieving results. •They understand building trust, showing improvement, and earning results is the way to advance their role within a team/organization. •They’ve proven the ability to manage their time and handle many things on their plate at the same time. •They embrace authority and being held accountable. •They relish in the success of their teammates.

"Leaders take teams to a place that goes beyond talent. Leaders create culture. Culture drives behavior. Behavior produces results. Your team will perform this year based on the culture that your leaders build." @TimothyKight

Tim Tebow said, "We can control a few things: our attitude, our effort, our focus, and how we go about treating out teammates." You can't always control external events, but you control how you respond. Respond don't react. 8 things that you can guarantee this week:

Bill Russell said, "Concentration and mental toughness are the margins of victory." Toughness is the ability to deal with difficult challenges and situations. It is having strength and courage. True toughness isn't measured by the strength of your muscles, but by the resilience of your spirit and the unwavering determination that fuels your every step. It takes resilience because it helps you bounce back from life's setbacks. It's your mental armor that keeps you strong when facing challenges. In today's unpredictable world, resilience is relevant because it enables you to stay composed, learn from failures, and keep moving forward. It takes grit because it's your determination and passion to persevere in pursuing your long-term goals. It provides the stamina to overcome obstacles and setbacks. Grit matters because it keeps you committed to your dreams, even when faced with difficulties, leading to greater success. It takes emotional intelligence because it helps you understand and manage emotions, yours and others'. It's essential for building strong relationships, resolving conflicts, and staying composed during challenges. Emotional intelligence matters because it equips you with the social skills to navigate diverse situations while remaining resilient. It takes adaptability because it allows you to thrive in changing circumstances. It's your ability to pivot, learn from experiences, and adjust to achieve your goals. Adaptability is crucial because it ensures you not only endure adversity but also grow and succeed in our ever-changing world. "The best way out is always through." - Robert Frost

Seven ways to build self-confidence: 1. Train hard and prepare. 2. Gain success. 3. Reflect on your past training and success. 4. Use positive self-talk. 5. Have positive body language. 6. Practice visualization. 7. Surround yourself with positive people.

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If you see someone falling behind, walk beside them. If someone is being ignored, find a way to include them. Always remind people of their worth. Be who you needed when you were going through hard times. Just one small act of kindness could mean the world to someone.

Your role might change but your attitude, effort and commitment to the success of the team should never waiver. Teams that have versatile players willing to do whatever it takes to raise the level of internal competition consistently challenge each other to be at their best.

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10 Things Teammates Don't Let Teammates Do in Championship Cultures #CultureWins 🏆