Don't be like me. Be better than me. That's the goal.
Obstacles don't have to stop you.
I'd take 12 guys who had a strong passion for the game over 12 guys who don't respect the game.
Suddenly all is quiet. The other nine players? They're all moving in slow motion! I'm at normal speed! I know where everyone's going even before they know themselves. The basket is huge, maybe six feet across! How can I miss? It's like throwing a rock into a pond.
It is nerve-wracking watching my kids' games.
Every time I feel tired while I am exercising and training, I close my eyes to see that picture, to see that list with my name. This usually motivates me to work again.