Mindset - Struggle Molds Champions

Steve Young went to Brigham Young University and saw he was listed eighth on the quarterback depth chart. His first instinct was, "That isn't possible...this is alphabetical," until he saw Jim McMahon listed first. The depth chart fueled growth. He became the number one choice in the NFL Draft.

Dream big. Making the team isn't enough. Dream bigger. Contribute. Dream huge. Become a starter. Dream enormous. Become an All-League player. 

Dreams aren't enough. "DREAMS ARE THE SEEDLINGS OF REALITY," Napoleon Hill, 1937. 

Formulate a plan, starting today. 

How? Follow three steps. 

1) Believe that change is possible if you have the commitment and do the work. The brain has "neuroplasticity," even into advanced age. It changes under the influence of physical and mental training. Think Steve Young. 

2) Be open to change. The teacher challenges us to learn. Work gives students "stronger brains." Ask for help, change strategies. Do the work. "Nothing works unless you do." 

3) Become the snowball. Small steps start the snowball rolling downhill. "I realized that I was capable." 

Here are the Maxpreps.com statistics of a former MVB All-State and All-Scholastic player. It didn't happen for her overnight. Between her junior and senior year, she committed to growing her athleticism, her vertical jump, and hitting power. Yes, she also changed position moving to outside hitter. 

Here she beats the block.

With a long runup and big swing, she became a 'big hitter' among the tradition of many in Melrose history. 

Statistics reflect many elements - position, role, 'utilization' and effectiveness. She took advantage of all. Sadie Jaggers translated a growth mindset into high performance. 

The sooner you adopt the process the greater the achievement: 

ACHIEVEMENT = PERFORMANCE  X  TIME