Play Ball #3: A Thought, Quote, and Recommendation

The Rule of Thirds:

Have a bad day recently?  If so, consider the rule of thirds. 

Olympian Alexi Pappas was frustrated with her lack of improvement in training.  Her coach gifted this advice: When you’re chasing a dream you’re meant to feel good a third of the time, ok a third of the time, and crappy a third of the time.  As long as you’re in that ratio you’re doing fine.”

My takeaway, love the crappy days- they are a part of the process. 

Best Question of the Week:

Recently, I saw a clip of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.  He explains that people often ask: “What’s going to change in the next ten years?  The better question, he explains, is: What’s not going to change?  “I submit to you that the second question is actually the more important of the two because you can build a business strategy around what’s stable.”

I challenge you to consider: what’s not going to change in your industry in the next ten years? 

Podcast Recommendation:

A few weeks back Fahd Jindani joined us on the Coaches Clinic podcast.  Fahd currently serves as an Assistant Strength Coach for Vanderbilt football.  My only claim to fame is I know when I see something special.  Fahd is special.  I think you’ll enjoy the show (Parental Discretion is Advised). 

Have a great week.  And, as always, if I can ever help please let me know.

Mike