How you respond to the challenge in the second half will determine what you become after the game, whether you are a winner or a loser.

If you continually ask yourself, "What's important now?", you won't waste time on the trivial.

You build a successful life a day at a time.

If you want to get a deal, negotiate with the teams yourself. Say, "I want this much, and no less, but I'll show up to camp on time." It doesn't seem that hard to me.

You live up - or down - to your expectations.

Teamwork is the foundation of success. The three universal questions that an individual asks of his coach, player, employee, employer are: Can I trust you? Are you committed to excellence? And, do you care about me?

Remember. Every day, some ordinary person does something extraordinary. Today, it's your turn.