Simply Irresistible

Good teams "take care of business." When teams allow lesser teams to 'hang around' bad things can happen, especially when momentum shifts. 

In 2006, a ML hoop team scored the last 17 points in four minutes against Melrose reserves after knocking two starters out with injury. Melrose won by seven. The opposition parents left the gym saying, "we're just as good as Melrose." Melrose players were...not happy. 

In the rematch, MBB players asked for payback. Ten minutes in, Melrose led 42-10 and Coach Dave Brady called off the dogs.

"Bring the rain." 

The 2012 team went 80-4 in sets, including losing only one set in the postseason. It doesn't mean they were emotionless robots, only that they took care of business.

 

One of the major themes of Million Dollar Baby (I've shared multiple clips) is "always protect yourself." Special players and special teams do that in the context of "It takes what it takes."

When talented teams focus on the preparation, practice, and game plan and show up "ready to play," with their game faces on, good things happen. They take care of business. 

A lot of professionals experience success early in their career, getting to the World Series or the Super Bowl. If they don't win, they often tell themselves, "We're good. I'll get more chances." And often they never get another shot at the title. 

Carpe diem. "Seize the day." 

Lagniappe. In "The Bear," kitchen workers avoid collisions with coworkers, saying "behind" when moving behind. Here, L-P Mainville explains how middles can get to the double block without collisions.