Reacting to Adversity
Like a lot of adult members, I wear many hats.
For sure, I’ve always been into hockey nearly 24/7; that (and any use of video) is what I love, and that’s what I love to immerse myself in. At the same time, I’m a businessman. And, whether I like it or not, I can’t keep doing what I really love to do unless I keep succeeding in that area, too. Then, if there’s something that really keeps me on my toes, it’s the fact that so many hockey people have always relied on The Old Coach for guidance.
All that said, you might appreciate my need to devour books, manuals, videos and audio programs of all types. Ya, even when I’m working on a hockey project, there’s a good chance I have a recording of some kind running in the background. (Multi-tasking is my middle name.)
Of course, my library is something most hockey folks would die for. I mean, it’s just loaded with all sorts of training manuals and videos I’ve gathered over 40-ish years. (Actually, a member has recently requested I share with others a list of my favorite hockey books and videos, and I’ve promised to do that someday down the road.)
What might surprise you, however, is that I’ve delved as much into the life stories of greats from outside hockey, or even from outside the sports world. For, there’s something to be said for understanding the likes of famous statesmen, military leaders or businessmen (and women). In fact, if they’re leaders in just about any field, I want to know how they think and how they function.
And there’s also something to be said for getting a daily spiritual boost — from my well worn Bible, as well as from a myriad of motivational speakers. Yup, nothing picks me up and gets me going quicker than some good, honest positive talk.
And this all brings me to the subject at hand… About years ago when I began following a pretty interesting guy on Twitter. Billy Cox is his name, and his bio describes him as “…one of the most dynamic and entertaining authors and speakers in the world.” And, as Billy says, his “Goal is to Energize People to Action and Inspire Positive Change!”
Anyway, one day I needed a little energizing and inspiration, so I looked-up Mr Cox. And, once I got into his presentation, I realized how much his words could help a good many of my CoachChic.com friends. So, borrowed here from YouTube.com is what I think is an awesome video…
– Dennis Chighisola
As a final preface to this video, I’m going to suggest that every one of us gets down at one time or another — I mean, it happens to everyone, from business people to parents to coaches to athletes. And, as I so often shared with my grandson, “I think the measure of any great person (or player) is seen in the way he or she reacts in tough times, or in times of adversity.”
Okay, here’s that Billy Cox video. And, while he’s obviously talking to a room full of business people here, this speech just as easily could have been staged in your team’s lockerroom or mine….
If you visit YouTube.com, you’ll find a number of other similarly themed videos
within his Billy Cox YouTube Channel.
Oh, and speaking of learning about how some of the great minds think, here’s an appropriate quote from General George Patton:
“I don’t measure a man’s success by how high he climbs but how high he bounces when he hits bottom.”
Finally — and since there’s the likelihood we’ll all feel a little discouraged from time to time, why not save this page among your favorites? I know I’m going to be revisiting that video often.
