It can tough to be a parent. None of us want our kids to go through anything painful but at the same time we know it’s critical for their development. Reminds me of the old proverb, “prepare the child for the path not the path for the child.”
“Don’t have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels. And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful.”
- II Timothy 2: 23, 24
Some say they want to be great but then do everything they can to avoid pain and being held accountable. The great ones embrace discipline and the grind to greatness because they know it separates the pretenders from the contenders.
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Lessons learned in sports can parallel the real world in so many ways. As in life, when we give in to pouting we’re creating a culture of entitlement. Great advice for parents and coaches - never reward pouting.
Discipline is developed when you get clear about what you want, decide to pay the price necessary to get it, and resolve to give up whatever hinders your mission. If you’re undisciplined, it’s because you’ve chosen to go through life seeking prizes without paying prices.
Athletes: When you’re on a team, commitment means putting the welfare and goals of the team before your own. It’s no coincidence that when you have a family, it will mean exactly the same thing - putting the welfare and goals of the family before your own.