6.14 Sam Staab: Stay Ready

“Stay ready. Learn from every moment, good or bad. Growing up, my coaches always focused on being able to use both feet well, and attacking the mental side of the game from a young age to be able to move on past mistakes and setbacks more quickly.”  - Sam Staab

How do you stay ready by moving on past mistakes and setbacks?

Sam Staab, a standout professional soccer defender, is known for her consistency, mental toughness, and skill with both feet—qualities shaped by early coaching that emphasized learning from every moment.

She once said, “Stay ready. Learn from every moment, good or bad. Growing up, my coaches always focused on being able to use both feet well, and attacking the mental side of the game from a young age to be able to move on past mistakes and setbacks more quickly.”

When I was growing up, our coaches used to say, “Stay ready so you don’t have to get ready.” Always be prepared—even when you’re not in the spotlight or the play isn’t coming to you.

Success isn’t just about talent; it’s about staying sharp, learning constantly, and developing the mindset to bounce back fast.

Every moment is a lesson—whether you succeed or mess up, there’s something to learn, and mental toughness is key—being able to move past mistakes quickly is what keeps you in the game.

The earlier you build this mindset and these habits, the stronger and more consistent you become, but anytime is the right time to learn something new.

Start today and continue growing tomorrow.

Question of the Day: How do you quickly move on to the next play or game?