Responding to a challenge, having a short memory, and dealing with perceived failure

Life lessons through sports.

5.1.23 | by Coach Mike Deegan

Responding to a Challenge

Trisha Ford – HC of Texas A&M Softball

Life is all about choices. It’s all about how you respond to the situation at hand. You can sulk and stay down, or you can take Trisha’s advice: chase greatness.

Don’t be okay with being average. Live an “A” life, not a “C” life.

 The Importance of Having a Short Memory

Jon Rahm at the 2023 Masters Tournament

Four-putt on the first hole of the Masters Tournament? No problem. That’s exactly what happened to 2023 Winner, Jon Rahm.

When asked about it in a post-tournament press conference he references a clip from the TV show, Ted Lasso. In the clip, Jason Sudeikis (Ted) asks one of his players what the happiest animal in the world is. That animal is a goldfish. Why? Because they have a 10-second memory.

Moral of the story? Be a goldfish. Forget about that last at-bat, error, or loss.

>> Here’s the clip from Ted Lasso

Dealing with Perceived Failure

Giannis Antetokounmpo take on perceived failure after being knocked out of the NBA playoffs.

It’s not a failure.

Do you get a promotion every year at your job? No, probably not. Every hour, every day, every week, every month, and every year you’re working towards a goal and getting better.

Michael Jordan played 15 years and won six championships. Was he a failure the other nine years? Of course not.

There’s no failure in sports. There’s good days & bad days. Some days you’re successful and some days you’re not. You’re not always going to win.

Make it a great week!

Mike

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