Michael Reed

Dad, husband, coach, friend, aspiring writer

[Michael Reed @Michael46808708]

@yoopgirl13 Would you like pop with your burger?

[Musfara Ai @MusfaraAi]

A millionaire once told me about the "Cemetery Theory."

​That was when I stopped procrastinating:

[Eric @amerix]

Good morning,

It is a new month,

Welcome to July.

Make new decisions this month:

• Wake up early.

• Move your body.

• Protect your health.

• Build your skills.

• Work relentlessly.

Discipline will turn an ordinary month into an extraordinary year.

[Gia Macool @GiaMMacool]

Happy Father's Day to the men who quietly carry the weight of their families on their shoulders.

The dads who work hard, stay consistent, keep their word, and show up day after day whether anyone notices or not.

You are appreciated, you are needed, and what you do matters.

Happy Father's Day.

[Kevin Burrell @KevinBurrellMLB]

As a baseball scout, there are two concerning hitting characteristics with HS & College hitters that stand out more today than ever before.

1) No Plan At The Plate

Successful hitters don’t just hope to get a hit—they know what pitch they’re hunting, they exercise zone awareness, they know what part of the field they’re trying to use, they know how to work counts, and how they’re going to attack pitch to pitch. They have a plan, they don’t just “wing it.”
If you fail to plan—then plan to fail.

2) Lack Of Competing In The Box

Every pitch is a battle. Fighting off tough pitches. Refusing to get beat. Making the pitcher earn every out. Competing in the box isn’t about the “result”—a hitter can go 0-4, but have four quality at bats. Competing in the box is about your approach, focus, and effort every single pitch.

Yes, swing operation and talent matters, however a “plan” and a “competitive” mindset in the box separate good hitters from the rest.

Never forget . .

Success is never owned. It is only rented, and the rent is due everyday!

[Blake Burge @blakeaburge]

Underrated life advice: Make yourself easy to root for. Be kind. Be reliable. Celebrate other people’s wins. Work hard without complaining. Carry good energy into rooms. You'll be shocked by how many doors open for you by making life better for others.

[Jon Karcich @JonKarcich]

“A man is literally what he thinks.”

I was re-reading As a Man Thinketh by James Allen wanted to share where my mind went...

If you look for excuses, you’ll find excuses.
If you look for solutions, you’ll find solutions.

If you look for comfort, you’ll find comfort.
If you look for growth, you’ll find growth.

If you look for the easy route, you’ll find it.
If you look for accountability, you’ll find that too.

If you think you’re the best player on the field, you’ll become the best player on the field.

But if you don’t believe it’s possible,
you’ve already placed a ceiling on yourself before the work even begins.

Your mind is always searching for evidence.
Choose carefully what you tell it to look for.

[Drew Maddux @DrewMaddux]

Nobody drifts into greatness.

You drift into mediocrity by default.
If you’re not intentional with your habits, mindset, and direction, you’ll slowly end up somewhere you never meant to be.

A meaningful life is built through conscious choices made daily.

[Dirt Bro Diamond Training @DirtBroUSA]

Every player on the planet needs to hear this — over and over again:

Remove all the “stuff” — results, expectations, distractions — and just compete.

Compete. Compete. Compete.

At the end of the day, it all comes down to becoming the ultimate competitor. Breathe. Center your thoughts. Lay it on the line and compete.

[Reads with Ravi @readswithravi]

“The measure of intelligence is the ability to change.”

— Albert Einstein

[Science girl @sciencegirl]

The speed of dogs and big cats

[Baseball’s Greatest Moments @BBGreatMoments]

Ozzie Smith flashing the glove like it’s nothing.

[Michael Reed @Michael46808708]

@TheMoneyApe Which is it? Did Iran make an offer or have there been no talks? This thread is fake news…

[Mr. RedDey @UDCincyFan]

An Oregon Ducks bullpen pitcher just let the intrusive thoughts win—took a screaming HR ball straight off the chest like he's playing hacky sack. 💀

[Massimo @Rainmaker1973]

Physics

[Coach AJ 🎯 Mental Fitness @coachajkings]

Shane Battier shares a must-listen on what it really means to be a champion, how to be a great teammate, and how to make an impact.

"The sign says, 'Champions are made when no one is looking.' I sorta laugh at that sign because there is no better sign to sum up my career than that. I lived that literally."

Here's why:
"My last few years in the NBA, I was first or last, depending on how you look at it - in a stat called time per possession...I was the NBA's version of hot potato."

Then he did the math:
"I found out that 98% of the time I was on the court, I didn't touch the ball. Only 2% of the time I actually physically touched it."

"Most people watch the player with the ball or guarding the ball. So literally, when I say 'champions are made when no one's watching' - no one is watching me for 98% of the time."

"But yet I was an integral part of my team. I was an integral piece in my coach's sweat when I didn't play."

How did he do it?
"I always looked at ways to impact the game. Boxing out. Taking charges. Sexy plays like running back on defense. All of these made up my 98% of time spent away from the ball."

98% invisible, but 100% essential.

You don't have to score to make an impact on the game.

The best teammates own their role. They are willing to put the team first over individual glory.
(🎥 The Nantucket Project)

[Steven Bartlett @StevenBartlett]

I sat down with neurophysiologist Louisa Nicola and she said something I didn’t expect.

Lifting heavy weights does a lot more than just affectt your body - it changes your brain.

When you train at around 80% of your max, your muscles release chemicals that cross into your brain and trigger growth in the hippocampus - the part responsible for memory.

Here's the moment she explained it 👇🏾

[Night Sky Today @NightSkyToday]

Mathematics is the language in which God has written the universe.

— Galileo Galilei

[The Scientific Lens @LensScientific]

Mathematics is the language in which God has written the universe.

— Galileo Galilei