Be Your Own G.O.A.T.

?The GOAT. Greatest Of All Time. Serena. Tom Brady. Michael Jordan. What does it take to be deemed the GOAT? Is it only about winning? Ultimately, it comes down to consistently executing at the highest level during the most critical times and being successful.

Can you be your own GOAT? Last year, as an organization we read "My Personal Best" by John Wooden. Coach Wooden led UCLA to 14 NCAA Basketball Championships by teaching his teams to be their personal best using the Pyramid of Success. We spent 2021 focused on practicing the attributes within the pyramid, striving for competitive greatness. Those who were most inspiring were awarded their very own GOAT Award!

The Pyramid of Success has over a dozen attributes you work through to achieve competitive greatness and become your own GOAT.??The Pyramid can easily translate to your personal life and your organization so you can be your GOAT. Whether you are a finely tuned athlete, the leader of an organization, or a production worker, the key to being your GOAT is the same, exceptional performance must happen at the right moment. ??

It’s not all about talent, it’s about being fully present and conscious in the right moments, during a difficult challenge.

• Practice poise by being yourself and at ease in any situation. Never fighting yourself.
• Have confidence, respect without fear, that comes from being prepared and keeping all things in proper perspective.

Stay calm and be yourself, change often produces fear. Instead of giving into that fear, practice the following. ?

• Self-Control. Calmness facilitates good judgment, level-headed decisions, and common sense.
• Skill. a knowledge of and the ability to properly execute fundamentals; confidence - again, respect without fear.
• Intentness. Set realistic goals, concentrate on achievements. You were blessed with talents to be shared with others.? See what they are and develop them by sharing with others.
• Industriousness. There is no substitute for hard work.? Worthwhile results come from hard work and careful planning.

Look for new ways to serve while considering friendship, loyalty, and enthusiasm.

• Friendship. Realize that others may not be at ease so be friendly and kind. Express mutual esteem, respect, and devotion. Smile, even if wearing a mask, make eye and heart contact.
• Loyalty. Realize the impact of your actions. Don’t always buy the cheapest of convenient products, support local organizations. Believe in others and take a chance on someone.
• Enthusiasm & Team Spirit. Have genuine consideration for others. Sacrifice your interest for the welfare of all. It's contagious!

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• Be alert. Observe your surroundings and stay open-minded,. Be eager to learn and improve.?
• Be cooperative. Listen if you want to be heard. Be interested in finding the best way, not having your way.?
• Take initiative. Once you’ve listened, make decisions and think alone.? Do not be afraid of failure but learn from it.??

Following these steps will help you on your way to being your GOAT.? There are so many opportunities that are just beginning to present themselves in our ever changing world and there will be many chances to be your own GOAT.