7 powerful lessons from a classic movie scene on how to live like a champion

7 powerful lessons from a classic movie scene on how to live like a champion7 powerful lessons from a classic movie scene on how to live like a championSports are not just for pleasure. When we watch with a discerning eye, sports willingly give us the tools and assets we need to build our lives to win at whatever we pursue. I look at our core values structures. In basketball, we need to look no further than LeBron James to see a fierce competitor who always gives his best. These Winter Olympics, weve seen grit and perseverance personified by athletes like Japanese figure skater Yuzuru Hanyu and skier Marit Bjoergen of Norway.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreEach day were immersed in situations that provide definition and clarity to our livesenabling us to see parts that we can add to make our own, becoming the sum of who we truly want to be. Its the kindness that we show to a str anger, allowing them on the subway first. Its gratitude shown to a daycare worker who puts the needs of your child before their own.We see love and commitment in the world around us. Our prism to see this is amplified in magnitude when viewed through the paradigm of sports. Ive coached basketball for six years, and its been among the most rewarding experiences of my life. Ive learned about positive attitude, hard work, and discipline, allvalues that appear in my book, The Value of You.These values and lessons are not just fundamentals for living a successful and happy life, they will transform your way of thinking and lead you to magnificent opportunities and relationships.Few movies have had as profound an impact on me as the classic,Hoosiers. It came out when I welches just a kid, though as I began to play the game of basketball, I saw its wisdom in how I created my makeup and approach to the game. I realized that even in sports, its so much more about the mental, emotionaland eve n spiritualmakeup we have.As I got older and became a business coach, sports coach and professional, I understood why so many of the lessons from this movie resonate with millions today. Ive listed out seven parts of Gene Hackmans legendary locker room speech to his team prior to the state semifinal game. Ive broken each part down by the true message he aims to convey.Its wisdom and lessons are practical for all of us. Theyre filled with great guidance you can deploy in your lifeno matter your profession or where you find yourself trying to go. I hope you find this rewarding on your journey1. Theres a tradition in tournament play to not talk about the next step until youve climbed the one in front ofyou.Focus on the task at hand. Immerse yourself with maximum effort and a positive attitude in that one moment. I encourage you to make goals, dream big and focus on the task at hand. Dont concern yourself with all the next steps when youre there in the trenches working on the task at ha nd.2. Im sure going to the State finals is beyond your wildest dreams, so lets just keep it rightthere.We all dream, imagine and realize that the moment of standing in the winners circle will be exhilarating and triumphant. This is what we work for. And yet, if we concern ourselves with this too much while were in the momenton our journeywe fail. We get nervous. The best way to keep your nerves in checkand succeedis to focus on the process.3. Forget about the crowds, the size of the school, their fancy uniforms, and remember what got youhere.Forget about all the glittery thingsfrankly the things that dont really matter. Especially when youre competing for something, focus on doing the job to the best of your ability. The more you progress in life, the more important it is to keep moving forward. Yet, its just as important to remember all the great things youve done to lead you to where you are todaystanding as a proud man or woman of accomplishment. Closer to your dream.4. Focus on the fundamentals that weve gone over time and timeagain.Plain and simplefocus on your values. Focus on the fundamentals that serve as the foundation for you to live the life you wanton your terms.5. And most important, dont get caught up thinking about winning or losing thisgame.Dont worry too much about the result. Rely on all of the preparation, values, planning and being yourself to do your best. Ive read how college basketball coaching great, Jay Wrightdoesnt even talk much about winning and losing. On your journey, focus on building yourself up to who you truly desire to be. The dreams and visions implanted in your heart and mind will suffice and permit you to move forward at the pace you desire.6. If you put your effort and concentration into playing to your potential, to be the best that you can be, (and) 7. I dont care what the scoreboard says at the end of the game, in my book were gonna be winnersHard Work. Focus. Competitive Greatness. Dedication. Devotion. Maximizing you r potential.And again, if you focus on the task at hand, do your absolute best without worry, youre going to always end up a winner. Regardless of whoever is keeping the official score. You will always win when you define success, create goals and then work for them with a values-based, winners mindset. Focus on the moment.That moment is really all that matters.Build Your Game Plan toWinIm helping thousands of people each day build their life on values and put together their personal game plan. Join me Check out The Value of You, my Amazon bestseller. The e-book is available for a limited time for just $2.99Order the e-book HEREJoin my newsletterif youd like,Follow my Facebook Pageand join me on your journey. Lets GOThis article first appeared on Medium.Join my newsletter for emotional intelligence and productivity content Get a FREE Coaching Call to Explore Your Emotional Intelligence, and Learn how to Achieve Your Biggest Goals Check out my Amazon bestseller, The Value of You, whi ch has helped tens of thousands of people develop the game plan for living their best life