Stand Up. Loss is a Fire that Forges Steel.
It’s easy to talk about winning. Everyone loves a winner. There is little love for losers.
Yet the most memorable champions in life, sport, and business fail, and sometimes fail again, before bouncing back to win at the highest level.
Loss is a fire that forges steel for leaders with big competitive intentions.
Loss tests our commitment and character. It reminds us to master the fundamentals and signals when to adapt, pivot, or build anew.
We all get knocked down.
At our best, we learn from loss and stand up smarter and stronger! ⚔️
Welcome to the Blank Name Tag Club | Deb Liu via Substack
If you were beginning fresh today by choice or by chance with no title, no business affiliation, a blank LinkedIn page, and an opportunity to chart your own course, what would you write on your headline or name tag?🎬
7 Letters to Write Before You Turn 70 | AOM
Some messages are too important to leave unsaid. A card or letter is one of the most powerful ways to strengthen relationships and craft a lasting legacy.✍️
Relentless Forward Progress | Mike Fisher via Substack
Endurance, the ability to keep going when everything hurts, is an underrated leadership skill. Keep taking in fuel. Run to the next aid station. Never quit at the bottom. No one finishes alone.🚑
Break up with your chair. Learn the power of a deep squat. | Fit & Well
Modern chair sitting degrades our lower-body mobility and posture. Practice a deep squat to restore your hips and strengthen your ankles.🏋🏻
Electric Pitches and Dance Moves: An Unforgettable MLB Debut | MLB
Celebrate achievements. Dance when you can. A fun reminder of why we love the game. ⚾🔥
Here are books, media, and music influencing my coaching:
10 Good Books on my Kindle | September 2026 | Brian Cooke
The Billy Joel Interview | Rick Beato (2026) via YouTube
Lilacs Op. 21 No.5 | Rachmaninoff (1902) via YouTube
Swinging On a Star | Bing Crosby (1944) via YouTube
I Got a Name | Jim Croce (1973) via YouTube
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