JVG Shares Valuable Advice

You know the word, MUDITA. It derives from the Sanskrit meaning, "Your joy is my joy."  

“Those people who can celebrate others’ success live a more stress free, less anxious life” - Jeff Van Gundy

(Via @usabjnt 🎥)

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— Hoop Herald (@TheHoopHerald) March 2, 2026

Want to make the team. Want to contribute. Want to be in the regular rotation. It's okay to want to be a "star" player, understanding that means assuming more responsibility. 

You know the Golden Rule, "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." You should know Nassim Taleb's Silver Rule, "Do not do treat others as you would have them not treat you." 

When you hear that a classmate did well on a test, "Celebrate with them and for them."

When you hear that a classmate got into the school or the job that they wanted, "Celebrate with them and for them."

When you see a teammate performing well, regardless of your situation, "Celebrate with them and for them." 

Being happy for others' success isn't alway easy. But it improves our lives. 

Lagniappe. A vital question... 

Here is one of the best questions a leader can ask: What do you need from me to perform at your best?

— Alan Stein, Jr. (@AlanSteinJr) March 2, 2026

Lagniappe 2. Have a key word to stay present. "Now." 

Next Play is simple:

Stop worrying about what just happened.
Focus on what’s happening now.

The past and future only exist in your mind.

The present is the only place you can perform.

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— Alan Stein, Jr. (@AlanSteinJr) February 22, 2026