The New Orleans Saints have achieve great success through the adoption and execution of a Finish Strong mindset. Remember, it’s not what happens to you that matters, it’s how you choose to respond that does! Choose to Finish Strong
What an amazing trip. Having the opportunity to meet so many great people and share the Finish Strong message was a real blessing for me. I was blown away a the reception in Mandeville and the Borders Book store on St. Charles. Two amazing events and so many great people. That this was Borders best book signing ever is a testament to the positive spirit of the people of NOLA. They get the Finish Strong attitude perhaps better than most.
I can’t wait to go back.
1. BELIEF – You must believe that: “The Cost of Regret FAR EXCEEDS the Price of Discipline” – Peter Lowe. You can never recover this moment in time…did you make the most of it? Will you lie down at night with a feeling of satisfaction or regret? It’s up to you.
2. CHOICE – You must take control of your emotions and actions and choose to Finish Strong. “It’s not what happens to you, it’s how you choose to respond that matters” – Epictetus. Recognize your “Finish Strong Moments”. Take a breathe, think about your options and then make good choices.
3. BE ACCOUNTABLE TO YOU – resolve to be your own best coach, cheerleader or fan! You and You alone are responsible for your actions. Don’t let external factors influence or distract you from your objective.
4. IMPROVE THE AVERAGES to FINISH STRONG! – Set realistic goals, then work towards them one step at a time. “Inch by inch life’s a cinch, yard by yard life is yard. Resolve each day to improve your averages. – smoke 1/2 a cigarrette at your break, wake up 5 minutes earlier than the day before, make it to the gym 1 day per week. Whatever tactical elements you need to reach your goal, start off in small steps and keep improving your average success each day.
The Man in The Arena
“It is not the critic who counts, nor the man who points out how the strong man stumbled, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena; whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again; who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, and spends himself in a worthy cause; Who, at the best, knows in the end the triumph of high achievement; and who, at the worst, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat.”
President Theodore Roosevelt
Speech at the Sorbonne
Paris, France
April 23, 1910
The Naperville-based author of the inspirational book “Finish Strong” has more than a passing interest in Sunday’s Super Bowl XLIV. The New Orleans Saints, who meet the Indianapolis Colts for the NFL championship, have become the personification of Dan Green’s 116-page book, which chronicles people who overcame adversity and achieved success.
Had a good time chatting with the “Munch” man himself. Very high energy guys. Enjoy.
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