Most Recent Writings
Jalen Brunson and The Talent Paradox: Talent is essential to success, but success is not determined by talent
Teams focus so much on acquiring the most talented people that they lose sight of the intangibles that actually drive success in any highly competitive field. The humility to prepare. The commitment to continually improve. The confidence to perform in the most critical moments.
How Donovan Mitchell Uses Growth Mindset to Continually Raise His Level of Performance
I enjoyed this Donovan Mitchell interview on becoming one of the best players in the league, his desire to continue to improve, and wanting to earn the same level of respect Kobe Bryant had in the NBA.
Kobe Bryant on The Consistency of Work, Self-Negotiation, and Learning from Great Muses
"Sports is the greatest metaphor we have in terms of dealing with life...In sports, you're faced with challenges moment to moment. You're faced with pressures and anxiety and communication, or the lack thereof. It's in the moment. You have to live it. And when you practice those things, you become better at it.”
