Monday, January 20, 2025

Staying Power

"The wind blows hardest at the top of the mountain."

"Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the face." - Mike Tyson

Apply analogy between life and sport to enhance long-term performance. Morgan Housel wrote a financial classic, "The Psychology of Money." He shares a wealth of valuable money and life advice. A world of difference separates knowing what to do and doing it. 

Here are a few quotes from Chapter 5 in which Housel explains the difference between earning and maintaining wealth. They apply to sport. 


Every season is a separate journey. Luck and risk intersect in unpredictable ways. No matter what, never traffic in excuses. 


Strong programs work to become antifragile, to perform as well or even better under stress. Depth is one solution. MVB 24 had multiple young players step up in the postseason. Even more must step up in 2025.  


You want to be the hunted - optimistic and paranoid

Lagniappe. Back setting. Neutrality is critical to avoid 'telegraphing' the action. 

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