I have been to several coaching clinics in my twelve years as a coach and a term that I have heard time and time again is "non-negotiables". This term as defined by those using it simply means, what are the things that you will not compromise on, the things that must be done inorder to be successful.
On the basketball floor, we are starting to solidfy those non-negotiables and what I have found is that the earlier you have them, if they are appropriate, the earlier success will come to you. You have to coach who you are while ever trying to improve. I think you are supposed to live life that way as well. You are supposed to live who you are to the best of your ability, while constantly seeking to improve.
So what are your basketball/life non-negotiables? I have always had an appreciation for Coach John Beilein and the way he coaches and runs his basketball programs. They are a joy to watch. It is from him and his staff that I find some of the same non-negotiables that work for success on the court, also work for success in life and isn't that the ultimate goal. Coach Beilein's assistant, Bacari Alexander, put their non-neogtiables out in a tweet and I have simply adapted them and modified them.
The key to the whole thing is have you paid the price to be great? It doesn't just happen by itself... you have to be intentional. So, have UPAID the price?
U- Unity. Make those around you better, lead by example, be the change you want to see.
P- Passion- Be persistent and relentless towards achieving your success with a positive attitude.
A- Appreciation- Show gratitude, learn in victory and failure.
I- Integrity- Do what is right because it is the right thing to do... whether or not it is right for you.
D- Diligence- Get after it with 100% effort, everyday.
If you do these things you are holding yourself accountable for your own success. It will not be anyone else's fault whether you succeeded or failed. Excuses will be eliminated. Success will be defined by you... not by others.
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