Peyton Manning said, "I think it has to start with preparation."
"When you're making a change, everyone has to be onboard. They have to be prepared for it not to work, and still have to be on board."
Preparation means showing up with intention.
It's foundational for success.
Nick Saban said, "My toughest job? Being a leader. Being a leader is about vision, about organization, about communication, about being focused on an organization's needs, and about anticipating problems."
Leadership is a responsibility and a privilege.
It's action-based.
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🧱 Growth is a journey.
🧱 There will be challenges and adversity.
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The most dangerous teamwork myth: "We just need better communication."
Patrick Lencioni studied thousands of teams and discovered communication isn't even in the top 3 problems.
Teams fail for much deeper reasons.
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Chris Beard said, "I think uncomfortable is where growth comes from."
"Everybody has high expectations...but only the elite people can push themselves each day to stay uncomfortable."
Growth comes from embracing discomfort.
It means be willing to push your limits every day.
Bruce Smith stepped on the scale at 310 pounds.
He thought it was broken.
The 1st overall pick was being called "overweight and self-indulgent." He realized his potential was being wasted.
What happened next led to 200 career sacks - an NFL record that still stands:🧵
The transformation paid off:
• 200 career sacks (NFL record)
• 19-year career with incredible durability
• Stronger than 300-pound linemen, faster than LBs
Smith maintained low body fat through his 19 year career - proving his transformation was permanent not temporary.
Smith's truth: "It was a lifesaver for me. The end game was to be a player nobody would ever forget."
He turned his lowest moment into relentless discipline.
Crisis reveals character.
You can always choose to work hard, take responsibility, and own your actions.
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