Most people default to force when they are under pressure. They push harder, speak louder, and try to muscle their way through situations. It feels strong in the moment, but it rarely produces lasting results.
The ones who actually move things, whether in combat, leadership, or any high-stakes environment, tend to operate differently. They read what is actually in front of them instead of fighting what they wish was there. They pick their moments. They know when to commit and when to let something pass.
I wrote about this recently after spending time back on the mats. The lessons that showed up there apply far beyond training.
What is one area in your life or work where you have seen brute force backfire, but precision actually moved the needle?
"THE MAD BOMBER"
A Tribute to Daryle Lamonica
Heaven Birthday, Daryle🕯️
Two-Time AFL Player of the Year
3 AFL All-Star Games, 2 Pro Bowls
Two-Time First-Team All-Pro
From 1967-69, he led the #Raiders to a scintillating 39-7-1 record.
The first player in American pro football history to throw for 400 yards in a postseason game
The first of only three players in NFL/AFL history to throw six touchdown passes in a postseason game
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From The Insiders on @NFLNetwork: If the #Seahawks are going to repeat, it'll have to be with a formula that got them there -- building through the draft.
@NFL_Convo Great post. I ballpark him rushing 225 attempts so just over 13/game. While I also think he exceeds 875.5 (with ease), I don’t think the Chiefs will feature a traditional “bellcow” RB role. Their short passing game functions as a Run “supplement” to their rushing attack.
NFL Future Bet #2🏈
Kenneth Walker O875.5 Rush Yards🔴
I’m all in on K9 this year and truly think he can hit 1000+ yards with ease
Walker is over this number in 3/4 years. The one year he missed he got hurt but was on pace for 886 yards so he probably would have cleared it that year as well
But the thing is, that was with the Seahawks and now he’s with the Chiefs. And that’s big because not only is this a better overall offense but he will also be the workhorse back. There won’t be anymore splitting carries, it’s officially his time to shine
And when I look at this guy from a talent standpoint, it’s unreal. For starters he had the 2nd best PFF grade last year and won Super Bowl MVP
But as we look deeper, in 2025…
- 0.28 Missed Tackles / Attempt (1st)
- 8.1% Explosive Run Rate (2nd)
- 5.2 Yards Per Touch (12th)
These are some elite metrics and honestly just scratch the surface of how good Walker can be
It’s also with mentioning that the the Seahawks faced the 2nd most stacked boxes last year. Meanwhile the Chiefs on the other hand faced the least stacked boxes. Defenses simply can’t stack the box against Mahomes and Reid, we see it every single year. So if K9 is putting up insane numbers against stacked boxes, just imagine what he can do against light boxes
Last but not least, Eric Bienimey is now the Chiefs OC again. And this is important because of 2 reasons. 1, he got the most out of this Chiefs offense when he was there a few years ago. And 2, he strives with RBs. He has been a Running Backs coach for almost his whole career. He will know how to get the most out of K9
All in all, this line is just way too low. Between the history, situation, talent, and coaching… it’s truly a match made in heaven
And even if Walker misses 2 games like he’s done in 2/4 years, he still just needs 59 yards per game. I fully expect that to happen and there’s no doubt in my mind that he gets there
Let me know your thoughts and let’s ride🤝
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On 4th and 4 from your opponent’s 20 yard line, what running back would you pass to out of the backfield to get the 1st down?🧐
Rich Paul says the most he ever made working directly for LeBron James was just $48,000 a year
“I’ve never celebrated one deal I’ve done. Not one.”
“When I started working with LeBron and for LeBron, the most money I ever made was $48,000 a year.”
“That was the most I ever made.”
“I was only on his salary for two years.”
“Since 2006, I’ve been off his payroll.”
Charles Barkley explains why 80% of pro athletes go broke and how a $300,000 Bentley can cost you millions
“When I first got my money, I was an idiot.”
“I had three or four cars.”
“Dr. J asked me, ‘How many of those cars can you drive at the same time?’”
“I said, ‘One.’”
“He said, ‘Then why do you have four?’”
“He told me, ‘This money has to last you for the rest of your life.’”
“If you pull up in a Kia, they know it’s Charles Barkley.”
“If you pull up in a Mercedes-Benz or a Rolls-Royce, they know it’s Charles Barkley.”
“It’s not that you can’t afford the car.”
“It’s that the $300,000 you spent on that Bentley could have been $200,000 more in the bank if you bought a $70,000 or $80,000 car.”
“That money would have kept growing.”
Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson explains why he never bought a $50,000 or $80,000 watch during his NFL career
“If you can get to a point where your name becomes bigger than anything you can purchase, there’s your value.”
“My name itself… Ochocinco… is bigger than anything I could buy.”
“Why am I driving a Ferrari? Why am I driving a Rolls-Royce? I’m Ocho.”
“I never bought real anything when I was playing.”
“I went to Claire’s.”
“What am I doing it for?”
“Why am I buying a $50,000 watch? An $80,000 watch?”
“What time is it?”
“How much did that cost me? Nothing. Time is free.”
“There’s nothing I can buy that’s bigger than my name.”
“It made no sense.”