It's about the preparation...

Greetings and Happy Friday!

This week, I had the pleasure of taking my son to a showcase baseball camp in Omaha, NE. The camp was for 96 invited and selected student athletes from ages 15-17. He was one of 8 athletes that were 15 and the rest were 16 and 17.

We also had the opportunity to attend the College World Series games between Texas and LSU. What an amazing experience.... even with the 112 degree heat index!

As I watched the showcase camp of up and coming baseball players and also what were arguably the two best college baseball teams, I noticed striking similarities.

The warm-ups drills....the same
The time need to warm-up...the same
The coaching slots...the same
The positions....obviously the same

What was different? Their approach and preparation!

The college athletes did everything with a single purpose...get better and win the game. Passion. Yes. Focus. Yes. but both teams had it....the difference between everyone was preparation and then ultimately the execution.

The college athletes did everything with a purpose and they realized that "how" they practiced is how they play...and warm-ups and practice is the perfect place to practice the perfect execution and not just at game time.

So, my story for today....make sure you prepare EVERY day like it is the world series...when you finally get to the "game" (or have a customer come in) you and the entire team are ready for flawless execution, based on every one's perfect preparation!

Cheers!

Bruce Clapp