“Put yourself in a position to succeed”
This is a phrase I have used many times when coaching kids. I have used it during conditioning, explaining and breaking down techniques. I have also used it when discussing being prepared for competition, getting a good night’s sleep, nutrition, hydration, etc….
Putting yourself in a position to succeed extends outside of athletics. You can apply this concept to anything in your life i.e., work, education, even personal relationships. I think that there are many times that we are short sighted in what we are doing. You need to set goals for yourself in all facets of your life, and move towards them. Some goals will be short term, others will be long term, and growth can be uncomfortable, even painful at times, but we need to continually challenge and push ourselves, with the mindset of being prepared, and putting ourselves in a position to be successful.