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From Coach Traub:
Today?s Mental Skills Tip ? Five clear lessons from geese:
Lesson 1 - Achieving Goals
Geese migrate literally thousands of miles and speed is critical. The birds use a 'V' or 'U' formation to take advantage of a wing-tip vortex, reducing drag and saving as much as 50% energy.
The point: Together we can do more than we can do alone. Would you rather run a few miles by yourself of with your teammates? You might be able to do it yourself, but it's a lot easier with others.
Lesson 2 - Encouragement
Geese flying in formation 'HONK' to encourage those up front to keep their speed up.
The point: Encouraging teammates to do what needs to be done is not childish or superfluous. Some people "need" it more than others. If it works, do it, and don't be shy about finding out if it works. That is, look for ways to empower each other. Also, it is necessary to show extra support in trying times.
Lesson 3 - Stay Together
When a goose falls out of formation it suddenly feels the drag and resistance of flying alone. It quickly moves back to take advantage of the literally uplifting power of the birds in front.
The point: You need your teammates to achieve your personal potential, team victories, and even personal goals. Stay in formation and appreciate the opportunity to both give and receive help.
Lesson 4 - Sharing
When a goose tires of flying up front it drops back into formation and another goose flies to the front.
The point: It makes sense to take turns doing the hard tasks. Respect and protect each other's unique arrangement of skills and resources. If something a teammate does bothers you, realize first that you have almost no clue what that person has been through in life. Whatever has led to here, your job now is not to criticize, but to support.
Lesson 5 - Empathy and Support
When a goose gets sick, two geese drop out of formation and follow it down to the ground to help and protect it.
The point: It is often difficult to do the right thing when the poop is hitting the fan, but this is when you have the opportunity to define your character! Stand by each other in difficult times.
Paul Bear Bryant, "In order to have a winner, the team must have a feeling of unity; every player must put the team first--ahead of personal glory."
Casey Stengel, "Gettin' good players is easy. Gettin' 'em to play together is the hard part."
Phil Jackson, "The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team."
Coach Wooden Quotes: "Never be disagreeable just because you disagree."
"Never make excuses. Your friends don't need them and your foes won't believe them."
"The time to make friends is before you need them."
"Treat all people with dignity and respect."
"Be most interested in finding the best way, not in having your own way."
Today?s Mental Skills Tip ? Five clear lessons from geese:
Lesson 1 - Achieving Goals
Geese migrate literally thousands of miles and speed is critical. The birds use a 'V' or 'U' formation to take advantage of a wing-tip vortex, reducing drag and saving as much as 50% energy.
The point: Together we can do more than we can do alone. Would you rather run a few miles by yourself of with your teammates? You might be able to do it yourself, but it's a lot easier with others.
Lesson 2 - Encouragement
Geese flying in formation 'HONK' to encourage those up front to keep their speed up.
The point: Encouraging teammates to do what needs to be done is not childish or superfluous. Some people "need" it more than others. If it works, do it, and don't be shy about finding out if it works. That is, look for ways to empower each other. Also, it is necessary to show extra support in trying times.
Lesson 3 - Stay Together
When a goose falls out of formation it suddenly feels the drag and resistance of flying alone. It quickly moves back to take advantage of the literally uplifting power of the birds in front.
The point: You need your teammates to achieve your personal potential, team victories, and even personal goals. Stay in formation and appreciate the opportunity to both give and receive help.
Lesson 4 - Sharing
When a goose tires of flying up front it drops back into formation and another goose flies to the front.
The point: It makes sense to take turns doing the hard tasks. Respect and protect each other's unique arrangement of skills and resources. If something a teammate does bothers you, realize first that you have almost no clue what that person has been through in life. Whatever has led to here, your job now is not to criticize, but to support.
Lesson 5 - Empathy and Support
When a goose gets sick, two geese drop out of formation and follow it down to the ground to help and protect it.
The point: It is often difficult to do the right thing when the poop is hitting the fan, but this is when you have the opportunity to define your character! Stand by each other in difficult times.
Paul Bear Bryant, "In order to have a winner, the team must have a feeling of unity; every player must put the team first--ahead of personal glory."
Casey Stengel, "Gettin' good players is easy. Gettin' 'em to play together is the hard part."
Phil Jackson, "The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team."
Coach Wooden Quotes: "Never be disagreeable just because you disagree."
"Never make excuses. Your friends don't need them and your foes won't believe them."
"The time to make friends is before you need them."
"Treat all people with dignity and respect."
"Be most interested in finding the best way, not in having your own way."
