Coaches can set the standard.
But players decide if it lives or dies.
The best players don’t just do it right.
They make sure everybody else does too.
When players start leading like coaches, winning stops being a hope and starts becoming a habit.
Former @BallStateMBB player @PaytonSparks6 and @DeltaEagles_ soccer player Addie Chester are back in Muncie for the Cardinals’ 2024-25 athletic season.
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Absolutely incredible to see the roads taken from Delta High School. Proud of you Ryan May!!! Get to know: Lucas Oil Stadium Field Manager and Xavier Alum Ryan May - Xavier Now | Xavier University https://t.co/bbv5i9ZOPK
Pat Riley said, "Excellence is the gradual result of always striving to do better."
Excellence isn't one day or one week, it is a constant.
• It means competing every day.
• It means being committed.
• It means giving your best.
Don't crave for success, but aim for excellence in everything that you do.
Peak performance is misleading because it's not a singular moment, it's about the journey.
The focus should be on sustainable excellence and long-term mastery.
It starts by winning today and then tomorrow and then the next day.
6 Ways to Win the Day with Excellence:
1. Set Clear Goals for the Day
Goals provide direction and a sense of purpose. Measure your performance and make sure it aligns with your values. Goals don’t always have to be big and broad, they can be daily cadences or weekly expectations, but they give you a target to aim for.
2. Own your Mindset, Own your Actions
Take ownership and responsibility for yourself and your mindset. Adopt a growth mindset and believe that your abilities and intelligence can be developed through dedication and effort. Take responsibility for your thoughts, beliefs, and actions. Challenge self-limiting beliefs and replace them with empowering ones.
3. Compete with the You of Yesterday
Each day, strive to outperform the person you were yesterday. Challenge yourself and look to improve, learn, and grow every day. The comparison should not be outside of yourself, but it should always be to your previous self. Progress becomes a testament to your dedication and growth journey.
4. Embrace "The Power of One More"
As Ed Mylett calls it, harness "the power of one more". When you feel like you've reached your limit, push yourself to do one more task, make one more effort, or take one more step toward your goals. It's in those moments of extra effort that significant progress is often made in the mind and body.
5. Will Yourself Every Day with Resilience
Embrace the mindset that setbacks and failures are opportunities for growth and learning.
• Expect that there will be setbacks.
• Expect that there will be adversity.
When you try new things, you develop the ability to adapt and grow stronger.
6. Reflect on How to Improve and Win Tomorrow
At the end of each day, take some time to reflect on your achievements and setbacks. Celebrate your wins and identify areas where you can improve. Set a plan for the next day. Continuous self-assessment and planning are essential for long-term success. Growth becomes a daily habit when you combine discipline, perseverance, and intentionality.
"When you wake up, think about winning the day...just think about one day at a time. If you are worried about the mountain in the distance, you might trip over the molehill right in front of you. Win the day!" - Drew Brees
"You don't show up on game day and expect to be great. Greatness happens in practice. You have to expect things of yourself before you can do them." (Michael Jordan)
📚 STUDENT-ATHLETES ⬇️
👏 congrats to the following student-athletes for earning Fall 2023 Academic All-HHC honors ‼️
☑️ varsity letterwinner
☑️ top 5% of your class
☑️ 10th grade through 12th grade
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Congratulations to our awesome field manager Ryan May on being named to the @IBJnews 2023 class of 20 in their Twenties! You are truly deserving of this award!
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Graduating seniors in physics, optical engineering & engineering physics will be using their STEM skills in industry, research & graduate/doctoral programs. They were recently recognized for their collegiate accomplishments. #rosehulman
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If your expectations are greater than your effort, one of those need to change.
Align your effort with your expectations, or adjust your expectations to match your effort.
Either way, a change is needed for success.
Success in any pursuit, including sports, is directly proportional to the level of commitment you choose to put in.
Your natural talent may be a gift, but your development is entirely in your own hands.
End of season awards program this evening. Looking forward to seeing the growth they each can achieve…in their lives and also basketball. Great group of ladies! #EaglePride
Focus on the process of success, instead of only the results. By using this mindset, we can often learn from our experiences and enjoy the journey, rather than worrying about the result. Measure your growth in movements NOT by great moments.