I caught the ball on the right wing. I was one-on-one with the defender. It had been a rough game, but I had an opportunity in this moment. I jab stepped to left and made a move to the right. There was a clear lane to the basket; finally, I beat my man. As I […]
On August 17th, Oakland A’s all-star pitcher, Chris Bassitt, was hit with a 100-mph line drive in the head. When the incident occurred, Chris’s 3.22 ERA was amongst the leaders in the American League. In addition, with 42 games to go- the A’s were 2.5 games behind the Astros in the AL West and 1 […]
A friend and thinking partner recently posed a fun question: What makes elite, elite? This question can take you in many different directions. Before you read any further, please take a few minutes and consider how you would answer. Welcome back. To no one’s surprise, I started this exercise considering high performers in sports and […]
A few weeks ago I received a call from a friend. His son is a first-year student-athlete in a competitive program. From what I could gather, his son is struggling: he’s questioning his skills, the coach is demanding, and he’s not sure where he stacks up. My friend is struggling as well; he wants to […]
If you’ve made it this far I’m impressed. Many of my friends and mentors are tired of the word culture. I get it, I really do. The word has become over used and lacks substance. I still believe, however, being intentional about creating the optimal environment within an organization is the key to sustained success. […]
My alarm is blasting. Blindly and wildly, I flail my arms to turn it off. It’s 3:36am. I stumble to the bathroom, brush my teeth, and get dressed. I head out the door still half asleep. My destination is the “Old School Gym,” to join the 4am lifting crew. As you enter the warehouse style building, 90’s and 2000’s […]
I’ve never liked the idea of networking. It feels hollow. However, I believe in connecting and working diligently to forge relationships. I’m convinced that being around wise people is a key to building a full-filled life. Conversations with people who listen, challenge, inspire and elicit action are life changing. They have the ability to unlock […]
I’ve been following a story that makes me smile. Two-time NBA champion, JR Smith, has enrolled at North Carolina A&T to pursue a degree. Not only is the NBA veteran taking classes, he also has been cleared by the NCAA to be on the men’s golf team. Smith has been active on Twitter sharing his […]
Mentor- “A trusted guide or counselor; tutor or coach.” Most will agree that having a mentor is critical for development and success. The image often seen when envisioning a mentor is: soft spoken, caring, wise, and offering advice every step of the way. We welcome mentors that make us feel good and provide answers. […]
Today’s post is short. It’s a 5-minute video from Ernie Johnson’s talk with Alabama Football. I hope it impacts you like it impacted me. Love you too, Mike