Category Archives: Success

Gregg Popovich: Character

Posted on May 25, 2016 by coachmikemak

To me, San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich represents the quintessential model of continued excellence. He’s been at the helm of the Spurs for almost twenty years, and in that time he’s won five NBA championships and three Coach … Continue reading →

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New York Yankees Motto

Posted on May 2, 2016 by coachmikemak
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Business Insider: NFL Tom Brady structures his entire life so he can play football at an age when everyone else retires

Posted on February 6, 2015 by coachmikemak

If everything goes to plan, Tom Brady will soon enter a place where only a handful of other quarterbacks have gone before: his 40s. Brady will be 38 years old at the beginning of the 2015 season. He has three … Continue reading →

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Darrelle Revis on Tom Brady

Posted on February 6, 2015 by coachmikemak
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Urban Meyer: Player Relationships

Posted on January 27, 2015 by coachmikemak

By now, a one-man storm of charisma and skill has blown through four American college towns in the 21st century. In winter 2000-01, first-year head coach Urban Meyer hit Bowling Green, Ohio. In winter 2002-03, he reached Salt Lake City. … Continue reading →

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John Wooden: The difference between winning and succeeding

Posted on January 27, 2015 by coachmikemak
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Rajon Rondo on Winning

Posted on January 4, 2015 by coachmikemak

“My main thing is pretty much showing I’m a winner,” said Rondo, whose former Celtics team is now 11-18. “I want to win, and that’s pretty much what it’s all about. Right now in my career, stats don’t really matter … Continue reading →

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The Spurs Way – (Team Basketball)

Posted on June 18, 2014 by coachmikemak

“Selfless Basketball”

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7 Habits From Navy SEALs That Will Make You More Successful

Posted on April 29, 2014 by coachmikemak

I learned my best habits — and made some of my most dangerous mistakes — as a Navy SEAL. Once, when our platoon was preparing for a mission at one of our shooting ranges in Iraq, I had failed to … Continue reading →

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Forbes: The Five People Who Determine Your Success

Posted on January 8, 2014 by coachmikemak

Anyone who has accomplished anything of significance didn’t do it alone. Neither should you. Think about the five people you spend the most time with and answer this blindingly simple yet imperative question: Do they make you better? If they … Continue reading →

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