David Harris

Husband, Father, and Educator. UNG ‘14. I run, read, and watch Disney movies. StreetParking Enthusiast. Go Dawgs! #IAMLIGHTNING#CHARLIE ROCK

[David Harris @DavidHa24]

John Hopkins V Mount Union DIV III Championship Game! What a game to watch!

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Leaders, help them become their best!

[Atlanta Falcons @AtlantaFalcons]

Bijan Robinson: The Power of Example

[David Harris @DavidHa24]

Possibly an unpopular take, but watched and enjoyed the new Roadhouse movie. Can’t compare with the original, but still a good remake with its own story

[Tony Dungy @TonyDungy]

Coach John Harbaugh wanted to make a point after the Ravens big playoff win today. He’s letting everyone know where his focus is. Much respect.

[David Harris @DavidHa24]

@savagepads 😂

[David Harris @DavidHa24]

@rainy_steve I love the Dawgs and agree that they are certainly one of the top 4 teams and should have been in…But, they had their shot and choked against Alabama. Even with playing bad and Bama playing possibly one of their best games of the season on that night, we still only lost by 3.

[David Harris @DavidHa24]

@savagepads 100% agree, great insight. Was literally saying the same thing tonight, especially after watching what Michigan’s defense did tonight in the first half. Struggled on the d-line this year and didn’t have the same speed on the edge we were used too.

[David Harris @DavidHa24]

@Brett_McMurphy Not wrong, but I feel like it goes along with all the other significant changes. With conferences moving around major teams we are already seeing historic or traditional rivalries being diminished.

[David Harris @DavidHa24]

Liberty biberty! How about that opening drive!

[Logan Booker @LoganMBooker]

One of the most-cold blooded videos in the history of Georgia Football.

Them Dawgs is HELL.
#GoDawgs

[David Harris @DavidHa24]

@MichaelWBratton That is certainly an understandable stat…but how has that worked out for programs like Texas A&M or Clemson the last couple seasons. At the end of the day, it’s also about execution and coaching.

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

Nick Saban is the GOAT.

Why?

Here are 10 reasons that shed some light💡.

1: “Mediocre people hate high achievers, and high achievers hate mediocre people.”

A big key to success is in surrounding yourself with like-minded people.

Who you hang with matters.

If you want to be great, find greatness in others. Push each other. Develop each other.

2: “We’re not going to talk about what we’re going to accomplish. We’re going to talk about how we’re going to do it.”

The process is the prize.

Coach Saban’s teams are always focused on their habits and the day-to-day process.

3: “I think everybody should take the attitude that we’re working to be a champion, that we want to be a champion in everything that we do. Every choice, every decision, everything that we do every day, we want to be a champion.”

Winners do things differently than others.

4: “The more one emphasizes winning, the less he or she is able to concentrate on what actually causes success.”

Coach Saban does not allow his teams to think about the trophy or the win.

There is an intense focus on elite habits, the process, and developing winning mindsets.

5: “Some of the great leaders in history were not adored but respected. My advice to leaders: Stop trying to please everyone and do what you believe is best.”

Leaders earn respect. They do not worry about being liked, it causes problems.

Do what is right. Do your best.

6: “One thing about championship teams is that they’re resilient. No matter what is thrown at them, no matter how deep the hole, they find a way to bounce back and overcome adversity.”

Every team faces adversity. Championship teams are unique. Their response is different.

7: “There is no continuum for success. Focus on the progress, not the results.”

Relentless consistency in great daily habits is what separates great teams.

Coach Saban focuses on habits. Trust the Process.

8: “I don’t care what you did yesterday. If you’re happy with that, you have bigger problems.”

You can never live in the past and be an elite athlete or team.

Elite competitors are able to have a short memory when they win and a short memory when they lose.

9: “There are three things we can’t have: We can’t have complacency. We can’t have selfishness, and we can’t lose our accountability.”

It is all about the team. It’s all about being present. It’s all about holding your teammates accountable to the essential standards.

10: “Discipline is not punishment. Discipline is changing someone’s behavior.”

Discipline yourself some others won’t have to.

Coach Saban’s teams always have great discipline. They don’t beat themselves.

I have created many resources to help coaches build their Team Culture and develop their Team Leaders. Check my profile for more details.
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[Shannonnn sharpes Burner (PARODY Account) @shannonsharpeee]

Marshawn Lynch kickin it with Amish people is amazing 🤣🤣🤣

🎥: @MoneyLynch , @NFLonPrime

[Historic Vids @historyinmemes]

This is Adolfo Kaminsky. At the age of 17, he became a member of the French resistance following the tragic loss of his mother to the Nazis in 1941. Throughout World War 2, he dedicated most of his time to operating in an underground laboratory located in Paris, where he skillfully fabricated passports. His remarkable efforts are believed to have safeguarded the lives of approximately 14,000 French Jews.

"I'll always remember our biggest request for documents: 300 children in 3 days. It seemed impossible. I had to remain awake for as long as I could, fighting against sleep. The math was simple. I could produce 30 fake documents in an hour. If I allowed myself to sleep for even one hour, 30 lives would be at risk. My greatest fear was making a technical mistake, overlooking any small detail. The fate of a human being depended on each document. So, I toiled relentlessly until exhaustion overcame me. Upon waking up, I resumed my work. There was no room for us to pause."

Kaminsky passed away in January 9th, 2023 at the age of 97.

[Brett Boettcher @brettboettcher1]

10 foundational exercises for guys over 40 to build core strength, functional movement, and avoid injury:

(Bookmark this for your next training session):

[Coach AJ 🎯 Mental Fitness @coachajkings]

Kirby Smart said, “You have to buy into what the program believes. Nobody takes anybody for granted. Complacency versus consistency.”

Georgia football emphasizes culture, discipline, identity, and toughness every day.

These are words, but what gives them meaning are the leadership strategies behind them.

The ability to create and set a standard of excellence.

Kirby Smart and the Georgia Bulldogs have won back-to-back CFP Championships by doing that.

How did he create the Georgia Bulldogs into the best team in College Football?

The 4 Key Leadership Skills that Kirby Smart Uses:

1. Build Relationships
"You have to love your players to get the most out of them."

Kirby spends time with his players and knows that it starts with communication and connection. Listen to some of the pregame conversations that he has with players or even his own son and you realize that he cares and connects.

You have to build relationships with your players, coaches, and team. It creates a culture of trust, respect, and collaboration.

2. Accountability
"You're either coaching it or allowing it to happen."

His philosophy is that accountability is essential to achieving success on. You set a standard and enforce the standard. It means team accountability for all:
• Clear expectations
• Owning mistakes
• Giving feedback

3. Preparation
"Championships are won Monday through Friday, not on Saturdays."

He emphasizes the patience and preparation that it takes. It takes patience to have discipline. It takes attention to detail, careful planning, and mental preparation.

Your preparation builds your confidence. You need to be prepared mentally and physically for what can happen in the game.

4. Resilience
"Toughness is when you're tired and you don't feel like doing it, but you do it anyway."

He emphasizes the power of physical and mental toughness. The toughest teams endure and win. Listen to any of his pregame or post-game speeches and he emphasizes the will to compete and the Georgia standard.

Challenges and failures are inevitable. It is important to be resilient because true success comes from continuing to work in the face of adversity.

Summary
The Georgia standard comes down to reflecting these leadership principles everyday.
• Setting a standard
• Holding people to that standard
• Bringing a tough mindset
• Caring for the people around you

Leadership skills relevant to any team.

“If we truly want to be honest and upfront about leadership, you can’t ignore the cost of leadership. Great leaders are willing to accept those costs.” - Kirby Smart
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[Coach AJ 🎯 Mental Fitness @coachajkings]

John Wooden said, “You can’t let praise or criticism get to you. It’s a weakness to get caught up in either one.”

Criticism and praise are distractions if you let them be.

Your focus is what drives results.

Positive and negative events will always happen, but your ability to stay focused is what will determine your future.

Praise and criticism can influence your self-talk, beliefs, and actions.

There is no magic, just the decision on where to focus.

How to Deal with Praise and Criticism:
1. Stay Grounded With Humility
Embrace humility and stay grounded. You are never as good as your best performance and never as bad as your worst performance. Recognize that your worth is not defined by others' opinions.

2. Stay True To Yourself
Set your standard for performance and live to that standard. Be true to yourself and your values. Use praise as motivation and criticism as opportunities for growth while not losing sight of your purpose and goals.

3. Remember Your "Why"
Let your deeper motivations guide your actions and decisions. Praise and criticism don't define you as a person. When you know what you stand for then everything else becomes a distraction and noise.

4. Eliminate Distractions
Stay focused on what matters and who matters in your life. Everyone will always give you an opinion, but that doesn't mean it aligns with your goals. Create a supportive environment for your growth by managing the people and content you consume.

5. Use A Growth-Mindset
View all feedback as a chance to learn and improve. If it's praise, build on it. If it's criticism then address it constructively and see how you can improve. When you have an open mind then you realize that growth never stops.

6. Take Time To Reflect
Take time to reflect on the feedback received. Evaluate its relevance and think about the intent behind the feedback. Make sure that you reflect and take action based on how it aligns with your personal standards and aspirations.

7. Do It For Yourself, Not The Praise
External validation will always come and go. Avoid seeking it as your main source of confidence. Confidence starts from within so rely on your own sense of accomplishment and growth for self-assurance.

"A creative life cannot be sustained by approval any more than it can be destroyed by criticism." - Will Self

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[Ari Meirov @MySportsUpdate]

Dan Campbell really took this question to heart and gave a full blown answer.

Hard not to like the guy. You could tell how much football means to him…

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

Wooden GOLD 🥇

"The most powerful leadership tool you have is your own example.”

- John Wooden