Kurt Warner shares the lesson that changed his entire career and it applies to everything.
He sat on the bench for 4 years in college. When a friend asked the coaches why he wasn't playing, the answer wasn't what he expected:
"The reason I wasn't playing was because I was not very good in practice."
His first reaction? Allen Iverson mode.
"Practice? What're you talking about, practice?"
But then he did the math.
"In college we play 12 games in 365 days. In the NFL we play 16 games in 365 days."
That's less than 5% of your year.
"95% of our lives are lived in practice. And the biggest impression we make on people, the way people can understand and really realize who we are, is what we do every day in practice."
This is the 95% Rule. And it applies to everything - sports, business, relationships, life.
1: Show Up With Your Best Effort - Compete and give your best every single day. People can't question how you show up - your effort, attitude, and actions. Consistency removes doubt.
2: Trust Is Built In Practice, Not Games - Trust is earned in the thousands of moments before it's given. Before you can be trusted, people want to know you're dependable. Every day. Not just when it matters.
3: Master Daily Consistency - Success isn't about intensity - it's about consistency. Your habits compound. What you do daily defines who you become.
4: Big Moments Are Earned In Small Moments - The little details make the biggest difference. Greatness starts with preparation - it's earned in the boredom of doing the work when no one's watching.
Excellence isn't an event - It's a habit.
Practice is where trust is built.
How you show up daily is who you really are.
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Well this one will hit you in the feels! Not what I expected at all!
You never know what people are going through! Wait until the end!
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My Guy ! I enjoyed working with you the last 2 years , your a great Coach and a total gentleman ! Wishing you and your wife happiness and health always. Spring Woods is lucky to have you
It has been an amazing 3 years in New Jersey. Iโve made countless connections and getting to coach football up here was an awesome experience! Iโm excited to get back home to Texas where Iโll be joining the staff at Spring Woods HS! @SwhsTigersFB
This the end
Kyle Monangai was special, he helped change the culture
Leading the Big Ten in rushing at Rutgers is not easy
We were so lucky to have this young man in our program
He is going to make some NFL team very happy