Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Quotes that Resonate

When reading, look for ideas that resonate. Did you know that paprika comes from dehydrated, ground red peppers?

“I hope we’re good enough that it’s hard for any 18-year-old or 19-year-old to come here and be really good out of the gate. I think that usually is more about their own personal development, and growth, and learning how hard it is, and learning how to be a part of a team, and learning how we work and how we go about it everyday. And then, if they can add value, that’s great." - Brad Stevens about Chris Cenac in a Boston Sports Journal piece by Jack Simone

That's exactly how to think about young players, ascending players. It's hard to impact the team immediately. That takes a special blend of character and competence, unusual in a "young pup." 

What's special about June 24? It's exactly two months from the opening of tryouts. 

危机 is the Chinese character for "crisis," a blend of danger and turning point (some misrepresent as opportunity). Think of tryouts as the environment to demonstrate your identity and performance, who you are and what you do. Confucius said, "Do what you love and you never work a day in your life."

Lagniappe. Popular course... 


Decades of research show that lasting happiness comes from things that don’t impress anyone on social media:

• Strong relationships
• Gratitude
• Quality sleep
• Being present
• Appreciating ordinary moments

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