A Coach's Diary

"You can be driven. But be driven in a way that you can enjoy the journey.” - Cheryl Miller Do you ever put so much pressure on yourself that you stop enjoying the journey? To be great at anything you have to be driven. Being driven means having an inner push or determination that keeps you moving toward your goals, even when things get hard. It’s more than just wanting something—it’s the discipline and motivation to keep working for it. Cheryl Miller is considered by many to be the best female basketball players of all time. She once said, “You can be driven. But be driven in a way that you can enjoy the journey.” It’s good to have high standards, big goals, and strong motivation. Drive is what pushes you forward, but ambition shouldn’t make you miserable. If you’re so focused on success that you never stop to appreciate the progress, relationships, or experiences along the way, you’ll burn out. Pursue greatness without losing your joy. Cheryl also said, “I wasn’t the greatest at...