Gratitude

Before each game as you line up on the endline, close your eyes and take a moment to remember the people who helped you.

We hear the term "self-made person." That is never the truth. Many people are fortunate to have family who helped them. Beyond family there is your community. Maybe you had an injury that a physical therapist helped with recovery. That doesn't mean that you didn't work. But you had help.

Shawn Achor recommends the "21-day Gratitude Challenge." Each night, write down three things for which you are grateful. After three weeks, review your list of 63...that's a lot for which to be grateful.

"Gratitude makes happiness," not the other way around.

Coach Dick Bennett and others have distributed handouts with what I call - PUSH - T initiatives. 

P - Passion (or purpose), why you do what you do.

U - Unity, accomplish more together. 

S - Servant leadership...achievement is born from service. 

H - Humility - Thinking less about yourself doesn't mean thinking less of yourself. 

T - Thankfulness - want what you have. Appreciate what you have. 

Creighton Coach Greg McDermott shares a gratitude message. 

“Don’t lose sight of the people who help you get to where you are”

Really good message

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— Hoop Herald (@TheHoopHerald) September 4, 2025