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It does not need to be perfect - or technically correct - to be magic

I think we had to hit rock-bottom in all facets of the program before we could ever start moving in a positive direction.

It is important for coaches to mentor young people toward those things that are most important in life and aid them in creating their own order of priorities to live by.

It is so easy to judge those around us and decide their value without knowing who they really are or what they truly represent.

I truly believe that success is determined not on Friday nights during games but rather in practice away from the lights and glimmer where coaches and players only have each other, their sweat, their discipline and their loyalty to each other. It is at practice where the boys of America become men through hard work, dedication and perseverance.

It’s really simple. Sell high-value stuff to people who value high-value stuff.

It takes more than one individual to make a team.

It will never get easier. Start. This moment is as goof as it gets.

I will always respect Mr. Charles chuck Mackey for the way he dealt with me. His approach was not hostile, rather his approach was one, “Look here, I’m working with you, so I need you to work with me.” He showed me first that he had my back, and it was easy for me to do the same for him. Mr. Mackey was well known in the entire school as a no-nonsense but fair person. There are some school administrators that aren’t intimidating at all, but with Mr. Mackey, it was totally different. When we saw him, even if we were not doing anything wrong and our uniform was intact, we still tend to avoid him by going in a different direction. His presence alone demanded that kind of respect.

I will not promise boys positions, I will not promise any of you football success, I will demand discipline, character, respect, and work ethic throughout the program. If I succeed in getting people to believe then success will follow.

I teach our young men that respect is earned each day on the practice field, in the classroom, and how each young man lives his life.

• “…it is easy to read that this game is more than just a game, it is a culmination of a group of coaches and boys on a mission to not just experience, but rather to achieve something that only they believe is truly possible.

It is more likely that coaches have players go down in games they are losing than games they are winning.

It isn't the challenge that defines you. It;s what you do with it.

It takes persistent practice to be skilful in the act.

Life is like the pages of a book. You are free to read any page of your choice but remember, your success or failure depends on the page you have read.

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Listen to learn. Learn to earn!

Many people are not ready to pay for advice they can use, so the few that do, break boundaries and soar higher.

Losing teaches you how to win; winning teaches you how not to lose.

Keep your head up, because together we are about to prove them all wrong

Mentorship is simply learning from the mistakes and mastery of a successful person in his/her field.

Mentoring is passion for skills and knowledge-transfer to young people

Maybe you are in the Abyss of Emotional Bankruptcy looking for a way out, looking for the next rung in the ladder on your climb to the Peak of Happiness, or you may even be at the Peak of Happiness already, looking for a way to stay there. Wherever you are in life, this book is designed to give you the tools necessary to help you achieve your goals.

Millennials don't want to be managed, they like to be led, coached and mentored. This generation is on fire and ready to go. Are you ready to change the world?

Nevertheless, the Holy Spirit brings peace to your mind and heart as you uncover and make the right choice and align yourself with professional, ethical standards.

Never tell a mother how she has to raise her children and give no advice over their schooling, health or nutrition if you are not asked to.

Nothing in life that is of value comes easy. If good things came easily then the value would be diminished. When we have a vested interest, when we give everything we have, then, and only then are those good times valuable.

No one benefits from an empty jar; fill yourself first before pouring out to others.

Nothing is born into this world without labor.

Neither coach nor leader can adapt and change until we are willing to step onto the balcony and gain new views of ourselves.

One of the things that can help people with cancer is having something that you really look forward to doing, so that you can focus on that while the treatments are going on. I guess it’s like saying, ‘I have unfinished business left before I die.

Open your eyes that you might see that all things are possible through you (with God's help)

People don’t need you to fix them, they are not broken, just serve them.

Once an athlete feels his coach does not believe in him resentment develops and everyone loses at that point.

People want to know they matter. They want to know they make a difference. They wan to connect with their authentic selves and they want to experience joy.

People never remember who helped them conquer their dreams. When they truly achieve a lot, they often forget me easily. I’ve noticed the same behavior in both children and adults, and even in family members. And it’s kind of interesting that they forget easily once taking ownership of their newly owned skills. Probably, if they remembered, they wouldn't take them as their own. They would probably not even comprehend them. That's why I believe that, if you wish to change the world, you have to do the opposite, you have to not need it. Because, if you are really good, people will never appreciate you, and you will disappear into a world that merely reflects you better. You will dissolve into the world. The most enlightened individuals are never remembered by history because they have dissolved themselves into the world. There’s no salt in their water, because the salty water has made them vanish from our records. We have neglected them from our history. That’s why a person can't bet egotistical and help others too. One thing has to give in. You either want to be humble and enlighten the world, or you want to be appreciated and reflect the darkness in the world. The most arrogant and admired people have a special kind of ignorance that the ignorant cannot see. The most humble people, have a special kind of wisdom that only the most enlightened or highly diabolical can feel. They make the soldiers of Satan tremble in fear, and the angels of God rejoice in their never-ending uplifting energy. The masses, however, will never know their prophets, not even when they are speaking to one.

Part of the genius of (Nick) Sabin's system was that he understood that no matter the skill set, he was inheriting vulnerable kids from various backgrounds. For those times when they made poor decisions, as they invariably did, the safety net must be strong as far and wide as possible.

Praise someone today and you’ll unleash their potential forever.

REJECTION is kind of your negative ILLUSION which has no value but it’s give you a CLUE to go for next level of your ACTION.

Productivity (is) Process Driven

Putting down the power right from the whistle would be ugly and brutal, but it would get the job done. He wanted to tell her that, but this was the thing with coaching: you had to step back at exactly the moment you ached to step forward.

Quédate con lo aprendido y olvida lo sucedido.

Relationships be it dating or marriage, can be viewed as the needle and thread. You cannot sew a fabric with just the needle or the thread. You will need both to get started. It takes patience to thread the needle. The more you learn the technique, the better you will get at it in the future. The same applies to your relationship. Be patient with each other.

Play and productivity are no longer two separate worlds that rarely meet. They can come together like happy fistfuls of Play-Doh, beautifully blending to reveal the brand-new colors of a meaningful life. You get to play AND do. Play matters. Your life matters. It's time to manifest.

Reject anything advice, which does not lead to your personal progress.

Rise from the ashes and become the phoenix. Let your glory and wisdom keep blazing on forever. This is your chance. This is your time. Remake your life into something truly spectacular.

Self-care is allowing yourself to appreciate the moment for what it is, instead of wishing it was something else.

Self-help and those stupid proverbs, they do nothing. Soul food? It’s like trying to cure starvation with a sugar cube. It might taste sweet on the lips but once it dissolves, the emptiness is still there.

Self-reliance is an America virtue but not a biblical value. Solomon wrote, "The way of fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice." (Proverbs 12:15) The word 'listen' carries with it the meaning of seeking out as well as receiving advice. A lot of pain can be prevented if leaders would just check in with their coach before a making a big decision.