19 Hard Things You Need To Do To Be Successful

You have to do the hard things.

• You have to make the call you’re afraid to make.
• You have to get up earlier than you want to get up.
• You have to give more than you get in return right away.
• You have to care more about others than they care about you.
• You have to fight when you are already injured, bloody, and sore.
• You have to feel unsure and insecure when playing it safe seems smarter.
• You have to lead when no one else is following you yet.
• You have to invest in yourself even though no one else is.
• You have to look like a fool while you’re looking for answers you don’t have.
• You have to grind out the details when it’s easier to shrug them off.
• You have to deliver results when making excuses is an option.
• You have to search for your own explanations even when you’re told to accept the “facts.”
• You have to make mistakes and look like an idiot.
• You have to try, fail and try again.
• You have to run faster even though you’re out of breath.
• You have to be kind to people who have been cruel to you.
• You have to meet deadlines that are unreasonable and deliver results that are unparalleled.
• You have to be accountable for your actions even when things go wrong.
• You have to keep moving towards where you want to be no matter what’s in front of you.

You have to do the hard things. The things that no one else is doing. The things that scare you. The things that make you wonder how much longer you can hold on.

Those are the things that define you. Those are the things that make the difference between living a life of mediocrity or outrageous success.

The hard things are the easiest things to avoid. To excuse away. To pretend like they don’t apply to you.

The simple truth about how ordinary people accomplish outrageous feats of success is that they do the hard things that smarter, wealthier, more qualified people don’t have the courage — or desperation — to do.

Do the hard things. You might be surprised at how amazing you really are.

7 Random Goals

Guys,

I once again pulled 7 random goals from last nights games in the NHL.

Just like before, focus on the guys driving the net and where the goals are scored from. The goalies at that level are just too hard to beat cleanly and to score you have to be willing to go to those tough areas. Watch these clips and focus on the guys willingness to drive the net. Ask yourself if you are doing the same....... Sometimes it is not the goal scorer but the other guys who are doing it so someone can score.

90% of all goals are scored with someone in front or driving the net hard. It is the simplest thing you can do to become an effective player.

Enjoy! 

http://video.nhl.com/videocenter/?id=2013020843-18-h

http://video.nhl.com/videocenter/?id=2013020843-26-ingame-h

http://video.nhl.com/videocenter/?id=2013020843-448-h

http://video.nhl.com/videocenter/?id=2013020842-429-h

http://video.nhl.com/videocenter/?id=2013020842-705-h

http://video.nhl.com/videocenter/?id=2013020841-93-ingame-h

http://video.nhl.com/videocenter/?id=2013020841-631-h

Take The Time

Although it is early to be thinking about selecting people for next year's teams, that time will be here before you know it. 

I love these words of wisdom from Coach Mike Krzyzewski that came from him during the period of him selecting the 2008 men's basketball team that won the gold medal. Maybe we can all learn something from Coach K when picking a team or doing business....

Take The Time

"Take the time to choose your people. In doing so, be sure that you are asking the basic but most difficult questions. Let the answers to those questions guide the selections that you make.

Remember that choosing your people is the first decision you will make as a leader. Take the time to make it a good one. Great teams start with a base of talent but consist of a mixture of experienced people who bring instant credibility and institutional understanding, and young players who bring energy and keep you fresh. But be sure that all these individuals are united by a foundation of character that will make them want to give of themselves to be a part of something bigger.

In choosing your people, remember also that you are establishing the foundation for trusting relationships. Take the time to conduct personal interviews, face to face when possible. Lay everything on the line. Be forthright about what is expected, and don’t be afraid to let your people know a little about who you are and why you believe in the team cause. These initial meetings are the first indication of how your team members will communicate with one another.

Leaders sometimes get caught up too early in what the mission will be. And the mission is crucially important. But your team’s people are the ones who are going to accomplish that mission. Before you get into the details of your strategy, your X’s and O’s, you have to decide who is the X and who is the O."

All the best!!