The Champion Leader

Chapter 12The Drive for More (Guide Your Team to Always Move Forward)

“Somehow I can't believe that there are any heights that can't be scaled by a man who knows the secrets of making dreams come true. This special secret, it seems to me, can be summarized in four Cs. They are curiosity, confidence, courage, and constancy, and the greatest of all is confidence. When you believe in a thing, believe in it all the way, implicitly and unquestionably”

—Walt Disney

Every year, there's a new Major League Baseball opening day. A time of optimism. A time where maybe, just maybe, this is your team's year. The teams, players, and fans all start with a blank slate. As the saying goes: hope springs eternal. Late March/early April coincides with the season of renewal, spring. A fresh, new beginning and hope are in the air. I've found both the dawn—and the rhythm—of a baseball season can mirror our daily lives. Allow me to explain.

We can renew our minds and see each new day as an opportunity to make a huge difference in our own lives, as well as our customers' and employees' lives. Each day we can make micro‐gains that help us to form winning habits. Our daily dedication to our work comes back to discipline, consistency, motivation, and professionalism. When we apply these keys to success, great things begin to happen. Even in the face of adversity.

Have a bad day? There's always the opportunity to go out and have a great one tomorrow. Hey, maybe the first part of your day didn't get off ...