Halfway Point

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In a 2022 NASCAR race in Phoenix, Joey Logano’s pit crew executed a flawless pit stop late in the race, putting him in the lead.

This crucial moment was the turning point for Logano, as he went on to win the race and clinch his second NASCAR Cup Series Championship.

Today is July 1st meaning it’s essentially the halfway point of the year.

Just like Joey Logano’s team used a pit stop to refuel, refocus, and recalibrate their strategy, we have an opportunity to assess our progress and prepare for the second half of our year.

Think of the first six months as the first half of a big game.

We’ve had our ups and downs, but the game isn’t over. Now is the time to adjust our game plan, recharge our energy, and push forward with renewed determination.

We can look at today as halftime or a crucial pit stop. Let’s use today to review our goals, celebrate our achievements or identify areas for improvement.

Let’s use the first half as a springboard to an even better second half.

Just as Logano’s pit stop propelled him to victory, our commitment to recalibrate today can set us up for an awesome finish to the second half of our year.

 

Jamy Bechler is the author of seven books including The Captain and The Bus Trip, host of the Success is a Choice Podcast, professional speaker, and trains organizations on creating championship cultures. He previously spent 20 years as a college basketball coach and administrator.  The Leadership Playbook is Bechler’s online program that helps athletes become better teammates and more positive leaders while strengthening a team’s culture. As a certified John Maxwell leadership coach, Bechler has worked with businesses and teams, including the NBA. Follow him on Twitter at @CoachBechler. To connect with him via email or find out about his services, please contact speaking@CoachBechler.com. You can also subscribe to his insights on success and leadership by clicking here.