Connor McDonald

[KanekoaTheGreat @KanekoaTheGreat]

Between 2006 and 2019, 9 out of 10 FDA commissioners went on to work for the pharmaceutical companies they were in charge of regulating.

Approximately 65% of the FDA's drug review budget comes directly from the pharmaceutical industry.

Americans are the sickest people on the planet, and our health agencies are blatantly compromised.

RFK Jr. and the MAHA movement will benefit Republicans, Democrats, Independents, and all people on the planet.

[Vancouver Canucks @Canucks]

It's about time you get familiar with Kiefer Sherwood's game!

[Brandon Guyer - Major League Mindset @BrandonGuyer]

“The brain simply believes what you tell it most. And what you tell it about YOU, it will create. It has no choice.” Love that quote from Shad Helmstetter in his great book ‘What To Say When You Talk To Your Self’.

The inner dialogue that’s going on all the time in our head is THE most important thing we have going on. How we talk to ourselves is a huge part of creating a powerful self-image, which is important because we will never out perform a poor self-image.

When we take control of our self-talk and feed our mind powerful thoughts, we direct our focus on to what we WANT to happen. When we let our self-talk happen by chance, many times our focus gets directed to what we DON’T WANT to happen.

We can all take notes from @AaronDonald97 as he clearly had this mastered. Congrats on an amazing career man 👊

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

DISCIPLINE = Doing what has to be done, when it has to be done, and doing it that way all the time.

But How?

Here are 5 things DISCIPLINED Athletes do.

[THREAD] 🧵

[The Winning Difference @thewinningdiff1]

“There is no model for success in this – it’s about your kid.  
A parent cannot make a pro athlete, the kid has to want it.  
Try asking them how they are doing rather than how they are playing. 
It’s not about you, it’s about your kid.” @JayBilas

[Teddy Mitrosilis @TMitrosilis]

Derek Jeter’s first contract was worth $0.

It was a contract with his parents.

He signed it every year as a kid.

Before each school year, his parents would outline their expectations.

They’d put them in a contract with clauses such as:

• No drugs
• No alcohol
• No arguing
• Respect girls
• Meet curfew

And Derek would have to sign it.

If he violated the contract, there’d be no baseball.

Jeter would go on to become a New York Yankees legend and a MLB Hall of Famer.

These contracts are how it started.

***

Lesson: Success isn’t an accident

As a kid, Jeter didn’t understand the contracts.

They were a hokey thing his parents did.

But over time, he saw the intention behind them.

“It built the framework for success,” he said.

He learned that successful people aren’t that way on accident.

***

Lesson: Accountability is nurtured

Everyone would agree accountability is essential.

But you’re not just born with it.

It’s a character trait that’s taught and nurtured.

This was the primary purpose of the contracts, Jeter said.

Accountable people become successful people.

***

Lesson: Stay grounded

Jeter quickly blossomed in baseball.

By 18 years old, he was one of the best prospects in the country.

The Yankees drafted him No. 6 overall in the 1992 draft.

But his parents didn’t let that get to him.

Even as a high school senior, he had to obey the contract or he wouldn’t play.

“It taught us to stay grounded,” Jeter said.

***

3 timeless lessons:

• Build a framework for success
• Hold yourself accountable to it
• And stay grounded

They apply to everything.

***

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[Utah Grizzlies @UtahGrizzlies]

Happy National Smile Day from the boys! 😁

[The Pond Ice Rink & Sports Complex @ThePondIceRink]

@RLBearden Looking good @RLBearden and guess what? @45CMcDonald is back again this summer! Check out all #ThePond has to offer at https://t.co/lt1uMvtMlP!

[The Pond Ice Rink & Sports Complex @ThePondIceRink]

Just posted a photo https://t.co/mCblisxAsR

[The Pond Ice Rink & Sports Complex @ThePondIceRink]

2023 Spring Savings & Summer Camp Registration in Chagrin Falls, Ohio for @TheCLE area! @usahockey, @USFigureSkating, @LearnToSkateUSA. Your place for #iceskating #hockey #soccer #gameroom #Familylove #youth sports all year round!

[Robert Kiyosaki @theRealKiyosaki]

When Donald Trump ran for President he was already a billionaire. When Nancy Pelosi and Joe Biden entered politics they were middle class. Today they are very rich. I thought they were “PUBLIC SERVANTS.” It seems they entered politics to be “SELF-SERVING SERVANTS.” Sad.

[Daily Loud @DailyLoud]

he has Cerebral Palsy & his mom made this so he could skateboard 💯🔥

[Traci Wenzell McDonald @TraciMcDonald8]

It’s so exciting being in Utah with my favorite hockey player. We LOVE our Grizzlies Captain Connor! @45CMcDonald 💚🖤

[Utah Grizzlies @UtahGrizzlies]

Brought out a VIP (Very Important Pup) for puck drop tonight! 🐶

[Utah Grizzlies @UtahGrizzlies]

Pucks + pups = 💚

@45CMcDonald

[Utah Grizzlies @UtahGrizzlies]

Quick look inside practice today at @Maverik_Center as the boys get ready to take on @Steelheads Thursday, Friday, and Sunday! Get your tickets NOW!
https://t.co/hWkm3PqMBR

[Utah Grizzlies @UtahGrizzlies]

Hey Grizz fans, join us this Friday for our annual Pooch on the Pond game at 7:10 PM MST🐶

Get tickets for you and your pup here - https://t.co/TubdbHw6kj

Grab your Utah Grizzlies 2022-2023 Pucks and Pups calendar here - https://t.co/ssykJ88c46

#GoGrizzGo🐻 🏒

[Nashville Predators @PredsNHL]

WELCOME TO SMASHVILLE, SHERWOOD!

[The Hockey Focus @TheHockeyFocus]

Classic Montana Hockey, this was the old @BozemanICEDOGS when they were apart of the AWHL in the 90s. Cliff the Zamboni driver would do this after his last lap between periods.

Whatta legend.

[Barstool Sports @barstoolsports]

New course record. It will never be broken.