Tyson P. Lee

“The degree to which a person can grow is directly proportional to the amount of truth he can accept about himself without running away.” Leland Val Van De Wall

This is my secret sauce for building great teams! From boardrooms to classrooms to locker rooms I’ve seen vulnerability and authenticity foster connected relationships and stronger teams! Try it with your team. You’ll be amazed with the results!

I keep coming back to this question: Are you willing to sprint when the distance is unknown? In 2021, Georgia Tech strength coach Lewis Caralla delivered this epic speech to the football team. If it doesn’t light a fire under you, check your pulse… He starts with a series of brutal truths: • Winning isn’t loyal to you • Winning doesn’t care about you • Winning doesn’t care how sore you are • Winning doesn’t care how hard you work • Winning doesn’t care how much sleep you’ve had But then comes the line that hit me: Are you willing to sprint when the distance is unknown? That mindset is rare. It demands two things: 1. An unshakable belief in yourself 2. A deep conviction in the mission If you have one without the other, you won’t last. You need both. From what I’ve seen, the greatest things in life are built by people willing to sprint when they can’t see the finish line: The sprint to support loved ones when they need you most. The sprint to create something meaningful. The sprint to serve others and leave a lasting mark. Your task: Identify those rare pursuits worth sprinting for when the finish line is hidden. That, to me, is what winning really is. "And why chase winning? Because the only thing that's guaranteed in life if you don't chase it is losing."

Could not be more proud of this team! They represented Starkville and Mississippi with such class, showing true grit and heart. On a personal note, watching Jase and Caden together is a special memory I’ll cherish forever.