This sounds really familiar. Where have I heard this before? 😀 https://t.co/u94i7yvpgG
— Jon Gordon (@JonGordon11) February 5, 2026
Failure is our companion in sports. The top hitters in baseball bat over .300. For most of last season, only SIX players hit .300 or more. That meant failure over 70% for every other hitter. What key gets worn on a keyboard? DELETE.
Coach Vrabel shares key points about self-talk. Exceptional players move ahead despite failure. Courage isn't the opposite of fear; courage is moving ahead despite fear.
Failure is our teacher. As a high school baseball pitcher, I was on the varsity as a sophomore. After about four games (not playing), I asked to be 'demoted' to JV. "I can't improve without playing and I'm happy to play JV." The opening varsity game of the next season, I pitched a one-hitter and lost to Stoneham. Our excellent centerfielder lost a ball in the sun allowing a run to score on the only hit. Failure is simply part of the tuition for sports education.
Players become frustrated with their minutes, role, or recognition. That's human nature. Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra tells players, "There is always a pecking order." The guys at the end of an NBA bench were stars on every team they played on before.
Lagniappe. Many of these tips allow you to play with more force.
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