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Watch Cole Hocker. Not favored to place. Not expected to win. But he did what champions do—he dug deep. He found that extra gear. He kicked hard and he kicked late, upsetting the favorites to claim victory. In business, just like in sports, the odds aren’t always in your favor. The competition might seem unbeatable. The challenges insurmountable. But remember this: Victory doesn’t belong to those who are expected to win. It belongs to those who refuse to lose. When the pressure mounts and the stakes are high: Stay disciplined. Stick to your training, your preparation. Know your plan and execute it. Stay determined. The race isn’t over until you cross the finish line. Keep pushing, keep fighting. Stay driven. Even when the favorites seem ahead, find that extra gear within yourself. Push harder, push further. Cole Hocker’s big kick at the end wasn’t luck. It was the result of relentless training, an unbreakable will, and the heart of a champion. In business, be the one with the big kick. Outwork, outlast, and outthink your competition. Success is there for those who refuse to give up. #TeamUSA #Olympics #Discipline #Leadership #BusinessSuccess https://lnkd.in/eUZxsGTV

Love #Caitlinclark and what she is doing for the WNBA (Women's National Basketball Association), as I know my friend Amy Siskind does* However, #AngelReese is not wrong here regarding the increased interest in the WBNA IMO: https://lnkd.in/eB4TSwZY (start at 7:45 mark) Rivalries, characters, and controversy creates = #cash. It's not about being fake, but it is about interesting stories, marketing, and narratives. Some people used to say that the lower money and viewership from the #wnba (vs. #NBA) was possibly due to some bias or something. I can't speak for the audience world-wide, but generally speaking, I doubt it. It's 2024 and called the free market. Now after Clark has become a record-breaker and superstar, you don't hear those arguments that much. Weird huh, lol? Clark is most analogous to #tigerwoods, being so amazingly good and bringing in millions of new fans to a previously smaller-audience pro sport. Now, even non-fans know who #Caitlinclark and #Angelreese are, and I would guess more people can name Clark then the starting 5 for say then even the legendary National Basketball Association (NBA) franchises of the Los Angeles Lakers or Boston Celtics. THAT'S why you get a $20M+ deal from Nike! Major League Baseball (MLB) wasn't doing so hot until the Oakland Athletics #bashbrothers and their cross-town rivalry with the San Francisco Giants and #barrybonds. Some say they "saved" baseball. The PGA needed #tigerwoods IMO. Roger Federer, Nadal, Djokovic, and Serena Williams made ATP Tour way more interesting. The point is, it's not about sports, per se, it's about the people and athletic greatness. This reminds me of a conversation I had with #Chaelsonnen and some other Ultimate Fighting Championship pros (later followed up with a video) regarding these principles, before Chael became "The Bad Guy" or the Connor McGregor competed in MMA ;). Not aledging anything, but interesting timing to be sure (check the tape/timing) IMO ;) and I had already successfully launched several "characters" (which takes a balance of unique branding and authenticity (i.e. different "versions" of you)), etc. on YouTube ("The Super Genius," "The Game God," "The Political Expert," "4-Time National Champion," etc.) I've talked about this on my radio show before and may expound on it further at a later date. The reality is, it is super competitive in the media/entertainment/social media space and you need to be extraordinary to stand out, Clark is that, but AR def helped add to that storyline and overall fan interest IMO being a rival/foil for Clark. The fact that AR knows this and leans into it shows her marketing savvy in 2024 IMO, even though Clark is a much better player, but together 1=1=3 or 5 (synergy). Good stuff AR! This could get interesting, #getyourpopcorn! *(what's good Amy? You're crushing it as usual, and yes peeps who think differently on politics can be cool, that used to be a thing, crazy I know, lol).

Transforming the Narrative: The Rise of Indiana Football Discover how Kurt Cignetti's strategic approach has revitalized Indiana football, challenging the negative perception and paving the way for success. Learn how he plans to change the game and rewrite the narrative. #IndianaFootball #KurtCignetti #NarrativeTransformation #FootballRevitalization #GameChangers #CollegeSports #IndianaPride #GridironGlory #RedefiningSuccess #FootballStrategy

To mark Native American Heritage Day, here’s one to add to the reading list. Path Lit By Lightening by David Maraniss tells the story of Jim Thorpe, Olympic champion, football and baseball star, and member of the Sac and Fox Nation. If you’re interested in the history of how Native Americans have been treated in the US, the early days of Olympic and professional team sports, and the troubled life of the original “GOAT”, this is a #mustread #nativeamericanheritagemonth

💡 WIN OR LEARN 💎 This story highlights one way Rickson Gracie was raised to be the best in his sport in the world. 🤔 WHY IT MATTERS: When I coached youth baseball, I tried to arrange games in threes. We would play a team better than us, to learn where we had to go (we usually lost). Then we would play a team we were ahead of, to see how far we had come (we always won). Then we played a team at our level where the outcome was uncertain (we won some, we lost some). This approach kept us growing, appreciating our progress, and never backing away from a challenge. 💬 When winning is all that matters, you lose a lot in the bargain. 🗝️ KEY IDEA: We grow at the edge of our ability, not in the middle of our comfort zone. 🔗 GO DEEPER: 📕 https://amzn.to/4aBSALa #Breath #WiningAndLosing #Mindset

The Importance of Having a Superstar on the Miami Heat Team! In this video, we discuss the significance of having a standout player on the Miami Heat team, drawing comparisons to previous successful lineups. Find out why having a dynamic player is crucial for competing with teams like the Boston Celtics. #MiamiHeat #SuperstarPlayer #TeamSuccess #NBAComparison #BasketballStrategy #CompetingWithBoston #DynamicPlayer #MiamiHeatLegacy #BuildingAChampionshipTeam #BasketballAnalysis

🏀 In our latest Geeks Who Like Sports episode, we discuss Caitlin Clark, the most prolific women’s basketball player in collegiate history, and why USA Basketball is overlooking her. Already a WNBA star, this oversight could drive her to greatness. What do you think about this decision? Join the conversation! #WomensBasketball #CaitlinClark #SportsTalk

After I wrote my article honoring NBA legend Jerry West, and the record he set that no one seemed to know about, I realized there is a takeaway from this story that everyone, in all walks of life, could benefit from. I added the takeaway in a postscript at the end of a revised version of my written article. You can see the revised written version of the article at the link below. https://lnkd.in/eXt2dNdS