We talk about as a team not focusing on what just happened, but moving forward and making the next moment better. We say as a team that if the score is 30-30 and you commit a turnover, its ok, because if we defend and get it back its still 30-30. This is an attitude I hope you all take into life as well as basketball. Its not about the mistakes you make its how you react to them. Each decision or action in your life should become a learning experience. What this means is that whether it be a grade, game or action in your personal life you should reflect upon it. If you get a good or bad grade you should look back and say "how did this happen." If it was good, think about making your preperation for that subjects tests a routine. If a grade is bad, you should reflect upon what you can do differently to prevent this from happening again. The moral here is dont be afraid to make mistakes. Mistakes are a part of learning, however DONT REPEAT MISTAKES!
“The difference between school and life? In school, you're taught a lesson and then given a test. In life, you're given a test that teaches you a lesson.”
Your homework for the weekend is to respond to this blog. I want to reflect upon something you want to change and post what it is, as well as, how you may try to change it. There is no practice this Saturday. I ask that you spend sometime with your family if you can. If you have other plans your job is to do something nice for your family. This can be something as little as doing a chore your parents usually do without being asked. So when your home get out the vaccuum, and vaccuum the living room. You can do all the dishes after dinner. If you really want to treat your family, get up early and make them breakfast! Remember an act done without being asked is always more appreciated.
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i like that quote it reminds me of what mr filzen would tell you.
ReplyDeletetyler totman
thats true you should learn from mistakes and not do them agian
ReplyDeleteZeke
very true! if you get a bad grade dont get down get back up a get a good grade the next time. Just like in basketball if you do something wrong give up a lay up go and score yourself a lay up and then get back on defense dont get frusterated.
ReplyDeleteTrent O'Shea
You sould always learn from your mistakes and you should try your best not to do them again.
ReplyDeleteKyle Palladino
absolutly, you should learn from your mistakes and then try harder next time not to do it
ReplyDeletewill
good point mr.whalen thats a good quote and it pretty much saying never ever give up on yourself
ReplyDeletebranden decker
I like this quote it's a good one.
ReplyDeletehallie