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Aug 02 2015

Hope Is Not The Best Strategy

“I hope we do better this year.”

“I hope that I start.”

“I hope that we win the championship.”

“I hope that I get recruited by college scouts.”

Have you ever said any of those statements?  Have you ever used the word ‘hope’ in describing something about your athletic team or your athletic career?  Have you ever wished that something was different but did nothing about it?

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Personal Growth, Teams & Organizations · Tagged: Colin Powell, Goals, Herm Edwards, Hope, Michael Jordan, Planning, Practice, Success

Jun 19 2013

Every Goal Needs A Plan

While watching ESPN’s 30 for 30 entitled “Broke”, I heard Herm Edwards say “Every goal needs to have a plan or else it’s just a wish.”  The context was regarding athletes and the way they handle money, but I thought it was a perfect quote for more than just money. [Read more…]

Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Personal Growth · Tagged: Bobby Knight, ESPN, Goals, Herm Edwards, John Ortbert, Leadership, Plan, Planning, Rich Mullins, The Bible, Todd Blackledge

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