The Tyranny of “Success”
Choosing Purpose Over Pressure
We live in a world obsessed with success:
- Win percentages
- Highlight reels
- Social media praise
And as a coach, the pressure is constant:
- Win or be questioned.
- Perform or be replaced.
- Show results or lose relevance.
But what if we’ve got it all backwards?
Success Isn’t a Scoreboard
Success—true success—goes beyond the scoreboard. It’s not found in trophies or on social media.
It’s built in the daily grind:
- The way you speak life into your players.
- The quiet moments of character development.
- The resilience you help build through hard practices and harder losses.
Lead with Purpose
Coaching isn’t just about winning games. It’s about shaping lives.
Purpose gives your work meaning even when the results don’t show up in the win column.
Purpose reminds you: You’re not here to impress. You’re here to impact.
Build People
The most lasting part of your legacy won’t be your record.
It will be the people you’ve built:
- Players who become leaders.
- Teams that become families.
- Lessons that last far beyond the season.
This kind of coaching takes patience. It takes courage. And it’s worth it.
Redefine Success
Free yourself from someone else’s definition of success. You don’t have to measure your worth in rings or rankings.
Instead, ask:
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Did I lead with purpose today?
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Did I build someone up?
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Did I stay true to who I am?
That’s success worth chasing.
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