Notations From the Grid (W-End Edition): #RandomThoughts For the Weekend

We begin this "Notation" with a wish for our community as our team had the privilege of curating our weekly "Virtual Route 66" this week. 

We present the following #RandomThoughts For the Week courtesy of Johnathon Lockwood Huie and his team, Brian Dodd along with Wooden's Wisdom: 

Forgiveness does not change the past, but it does enlarge the future. - Paul Boese Forgiveness is the key to happiness. - A Course In Miracles I rest in the light of forgiveness. I forgive myself and others for that which is done (and better left undone) and also that which is not done (and better if done). I give myself permission to enjoy this moment without guilt. I freely release all uncertainty, regret, and fear. - Mary Anne Radmacher Forgiveness Creates Space for a New Tomorrow. Forgiving Others Grants You Peace. - Jonathan Lockwood Huie Further reading: Forgive All From Your Heart Forgiving Sets You Free Burning Away Old Regrets and Resentments Helping is what Life is About         THE PLAYER WHO GIVES HIS BEST IS SURE OF SUCCESS, WHILE THE PLAYER WHO GIVES LESS THAN HIS BEST IS A FAILURE   As discussed last week in Issue #253, Coach Wooden did not lecture his players extensively on his Pyramid of Success. Rather than give his players a general lecture on the Pyramid, Coach gave them a specific list of twenty behaviors he called Normal Expectations.   By taking this approach, Coach established clear expectations using the Pyramid of Success as a guide rather than just a general lecture on good behavior.   The Normal Expectations document Coach handed out to his players listed ten desired behaviors and ten never behaviors. The ten never behaviors are listed below in italics. I added the Pyramid of Success quality or qualities the behavior reflects in block lettering.   Never criticize, nag, or razz a teammate. (Cooperation and Team Spirit) Never miss or be late for any class or appointment. (Reliability) Never be selfish, jealous, envious, or egotistical. (Team Spirit)> Never expect favors. (Industriousness) Never waste time. (Industriousness) Never alibi or make excuses. (Self-Control) Never require repeated criticism for the same mistake. (Alertness and Self-Control) Never lose faith or patience. (Faith and Patience) Never grandstand, loaf, sulk, or boast. (Team Spirit) Never have reason to be sorry afterwards. (Industriousness and Self-Control)   Coach concluded this handout with a very direct summary statement. Not coincidentally, he individually underlined each word for emphasis and clarity of importance.   The Player who gives his best is sure of success, while the player who gives less than his best is a failure.   Coach Wooden not only asked his players to abide by these ten suggestions, he made his best effort to do it himself and asked his assistant coaches to do the same. Any team, group or family that could follow these suggestions for proper conduct would improve their chance of maximizing their potential.   Upon close examination, it is a very challenging but worthwhile list.   How does your daily personal behavior match up with these ten suggestions from Coach Wooden?   Yours in Coaching,     Craig Impelman   www.woodenswisdom.com   Twitter: @woodenswisdom       COACH'S FAVORITE POETRY AND PROSE   Go Forth to Life  Go forth to life, O child of earth! Still mindful of thy heavenly birth; Thou art not here for ease, or sin, But manhood's noble crown to win. Though' passion's fires are in thy soul, Thy spirit can their flames control; Though' tempters strong beset thy way, Thy spirit is more strong than they. Go on from innocence of youth To manly purity and truth; God's angels still are near to save, And God Himself doth help the brave. Then forth to life, O child of earth! Be worthy of thy heavenly birth! For noble service thou art here; Thy brothers help, thy God revere! Samuel Longfellow            10 Things Which Make Patrick Mahomes a Once In A Generation Leader and Athlete 10 Things Which Make Patrick Mahomes a Once In A Generation Leader and Athlete   A Legendary Leader When I posted my Super Bowl preview on Saturday, I wrote the following words about Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes: “Mahomes gives validity to the Great Man Theory.  This theory is a hypothesis which was popularized in the 19th century and suggests certain unique individuals possess natural skills and abilities which […]  Steven Bartlett's new book The Diary Of A CEO: The 33 Laws Of Business And Life.  is outstanding and one of the best leadership books I have read in some time. Bartlett is an entrepreneur, speaker, investor, and host of the incredibly popular The Diary Of A CEO podcast.  He has been named one of Forbe's 30 Under 30.  From countless conversations with some of the world's most successful leaders, scientific research, and his own leadership experience, Bartlett has chronicled his life's lessons in this new book. I can't recommend enough you purchase The Diary Of A CEO: The 33 Laws Of Business And Life.  Click HERE or on the image provided below to learn more and purchase.  #CommissionsEarned The following are Bartlett's 33 Laws.  If some of these seem counter-intuitive, I understand but purchase the book which unpacks each of these in greater detail. Fill your five buckets in the right order To master it, you must create an obligation to teach it You must never disagree You do not get to choose what you believe You must lean in to bizarre behavior Ask, don't tell - the question/behavior effect Never compromise your self-story Never fight a bad habit Always prioritize your first foundation Useless absurdity will define you more than useful practicalities Avoid wallpaper at all costs You must piss people off Shoot your psychological moonshots first Friction can create value The frame matters more than the picture Use Goldilocks to your advantage Let them try and they will buy Fight for the first five seconds You must sweat the small stuff A small miss now creates a big miss later You must out-fail the competition You must become a Plan-A thinker Don't be an ostrich You must make pressure your privilege The power of negative manifestation Your skills are worthless, but your context is valuable The discipline equation: death, time and discipline! Ask who not how Create a cult mentality The three bars for building great teams Leverage the power of progress You must be an inconsistent leader Learning never ends Trust me, all of these make sense when you read the book and will add great value to your leadership.