Sunday, May 27, 2018

Your Attitude Affects Your Experience

Two athletes transferred to a new school and new team.  The parents of both athletes asked their new coach if he thought their kids would like the new team.

The coach responded to both parents with a question:  ‘How did they like their old team?’

Player A’s parents’ response:  He didn’t like the coach, he didn’t get along with his teammates, and they didn’t get along with the other parents.

The coach’s response:  ‘Then there is a good chance he won’t like it here either.’

Player B’s parents’ response:  ‘He didn’t want to leave!  He loved his coach, he got along great with his teammates, and they loved the other parents.  We HATED to leave!’

The coach’s response:  Then he will probably love it here as well!


Not every team is great, not every coach is great, and parents won’t always be best friends with other parents, but your attitude about the situation is the biggest predictor of success and enjoyment.

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