Lori Gear McBride

Wife, Mother, Teacher, Basketball Coach, Athletic Administrator,Tar heel '97, ‘94 UNCWBB National Champion and Proud to be Canadian.

[Jon Gordon @JonGordon11]

I spoke at an event a few months ago with John Maxwell. While sitting at the table together, I asked him, “John when I came to visit you years ago at Maximum Impact I was in my thirties, and you were in your late fifties. You were well known but not like you are now. You’ve become iconic. What is the key?”

He looked at me and said in his deep compelling voice, “Consistency compounds.”

It’s a great lesson and message for all of us. Being consistent over time produces incredible results.

At fifty-three, I’m in the best shape of my adult life. How did I do it? I do a full body workout every three days. I walk every day and I eat healthy, most of the time. Did it happen overnight? No. It happened one walk, one set at a time, over time.

Consistency compounds.

I’ve written 30 books, (2 are coming out this spring.) Did I do this because I’m smarter than others? Of course not. So often, people ask me if I have a ghost writer. I must not look smart enough to write a book. 🙂 The reason I’ve been able to write many books is because when I’m writing one, I wake up each morning and write before I do anything else. Then I edit what I wrote before I go to bed and do this every day until the book is written. Doing this each year over time has led to 30 books.

Consistency compounds.

You don’t have to be great or special to produce great results. You just have to be consistent and consistently improve. You just have to keep showing up each day, do the work, and get better.

This newsletter started with 5 people. My mother, brother and a few friends. Now after writing and sharing it each Monday since 2002 we have over 500k subscribers and I’m thankful, you are one of them.

Consistency compounds.

In your life and profession how can you be more consistent? What is it that you want to focus on? Make a commitment to take consistent action and start the compounding process today and you’ll reap the benefits of this compounding in the future.

– Jon

[NCAA @NCAA]

Eugene F. "Buddy" Teevens former Head Coach for @dartmouthftbl was dedicated to fostering an atmosphere where all of his student-athletes felt a sense of belonging earning him the 2024 NCAA President's Pat Summitt Award.

#NCAAconv | https://t.co/vQrJBeKR4n

[Alan Stein, Jr. @AlanSteinJr]

As an almost 48-year-old father of three, I think about time a lot. Here are a few perspectives that have allowed me to refocus my relationship with time, shift my priorities, and aim to Live Present.

Jim Sheils talks to the parents of younger children about the concept of “18 Summers.”

No matter what your relationship is with your children, it will change when they ‘turn 18 and move out.’

It doesn’t mean you won’t maintain a connected relationship... but it will be different.

So ‘According to Jim’ (wasn’t that the name of a 90’s sitcom?)... you only get “18 Summers” with your kids and you need to make the most each one.

If you’re like me, the moment you read that... you started doing the math! I know I did.

At the end of this current summer (which only has about a month left!), I will have 5 summers left with Luke & Jack and 7 summers left with Lyla.

And of course, even those summers aren’t guaranteed.

Time is not promised.

The concept of “18 Summers” is supported by an eye-opening stat my friend Derek Coburn once shared with me:

“When your child graduates from high school, you will have already spent 93% of the time you will spend with them over the course of your life.”

If that doesn’t cause you to pause, and possibly get a bit tearful, I don’t know what will.

I learned an equally powerful concept from Jesse Itzler, someone I truly admire and respect, about your parents.

Jesse provided this construct:

“The average life expectancy in the US is around 80 years old. Let’s say, for example, your parents are 75. That means in theory - and on average - they have 5 years left. But how often do you see them? If they live in another state, you may only see them 2-3 times per year. Which means in reality, you don’t have 5 more years with them... you have 10-15 more visits with them. Obviously, if your parents are older or you see them lest often that number of visits dwindles pretty low.”

Wow.

That HITS ME HARD.

I don’t share this to scare you, worry you, or upset you.

I share this to help you reframe your perspective and appreciation on time... and to give you a sense of urgency to maximize it with those that you love.

[Toronto Maple Leafs @MapleLeafs]

“It’s difficult to understand inclusion if you’ve never been excluded”

Pride Night | The Leaf: Blueprint Moment

[Lori Gear McBride @lagear33]

@carlytower25 Just in case you are in the neighborhood 😂😂

[Dartmouth Women's Basketball @DartmouthWBB]

Celebrating International Women’s Day by looking back on a special Saturday at Leede Arena!

#TheWoods 🌲 | #InternationalWomensDay

[SportsCenter @SportsCenter]

The 1981-82 Cheyney State Lady Wolves became the first HBCU men's or women's basketball program to play in the Division I championship game.

The women of the team reflect on that historic season. #BlackHistoryAlways

[Dartmouth Women's Basketball @DartmouthWBB]

We're excited to honor the jersey of Gail Koziara Boudreaux ’82 on Saturday, Feb. 25 when we host Penn! Her jersey will be the first to be honored in more than 150 years of @Dartmouth varsity athletics.

🔗: https://t.co/a9FiIZZtBQ | #GoBigGreen

[Lori Gear McBride @lagear33]

@jennhatfield1 @PennWBB @YaleWBasketball @TheNextHoops @kaylacp_ @joball23 @jennaclark71 @nylasale3022 @DartmouthWBB down by 1 to @PrincetonWBB at half, 36-35

[Brian D. Stanchak @BDStan]

Networking is critical to advancement in many careers, especially in coaching.

Here are 15 networking concepts & tips for coaches.

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[Lori Gear McBride @lagear33]

@JT4USAB Totally wondering the same thing! What do we know🤷‍♀️😂

[Vern Gambetta @coachgambetta]

via @NYTimes https://t.co/71YewO2elE

[Dickie Bush @dickiebush]

This morning I sat down for an overdue coffee and breakfast with my mom.

Together we brainstormed a list of great questions to ask family during Thanksgiving dinner (that have nothing to do with politics, religion, or crypto).

Here are the 9 best questions we came up with:

[Mike Harrity @mikeharrity]

“Winning takes talent, to repeat takes character.”
Remarkable program, extraordinary coach. One more time, Team 45. @DartmouthWRugby

[Lori Gear McBride @lagear33]

#GBG🌲💚

[Dartmouth Volleyball @DartmouthVBall]

All Four Spots Secured for Inaugural Ivy League Volleyball Tournament https://t.co/VkRW6igZBS

[President Biden Archived @POTUS46Archive]

I'm doing everything I can to keep lowering gas prices for families.

But energy companies, it's your turn. You're paying less for the oil – it's time to charge less at the pump.

[The Winning Difference @thewinningdiff1]

"I love to see them lose; let them fail. They need to be able to battle through tough situations." @MuffetMcGraw
Often,we want to make things better for our athletes in tough situations. Instead, focus on making our athletes better in tough situations. Don't steal their struggle.

[Michael MacKay @MackaymjMichael]

Powerful analogy for a head coach. Not seen, taken for granted, but the team cannot exist without us. If we are polluted, so is the team. If we are fresh we invigorate the team. If we are hot we or cold we impact the teams performance. https://t.co/cKoakSD7V1

[Lori Gear McBride @lagear33]

@TweetsbyCoachP Where did you get this stat? Love it, but want to steal, and cite, of course!