Behind The Scenes: What do you do when no one is watching?

Behind The Scenes: What do you do When No One is Watching?

If you had a chance to watch the Hall of Fame Inductee speech the other night then you had the chance to see some of the hardest working athletes of all times reach immortality in their field. These athletes were no doubt blessed with unbelievable talent, had the opportunity to play on some great teams and were all probably lucky at some point. All of these were not the reason they were on stage receiving their jackets. Unbelievable dedication to working behind the scenes is what propelled these athletes to reach the top. Jerry Rice was famous for his work ethic in the off season. During his speech he said win or loose he would take 2 weeks off and then begin to prepare by running up a hill near his home. Emmit Smith the NFL All Times leading rusher's work off season work ethic was legendary even becoming part of Reebok's push for cross training shoes back in the day. All of these athletes and successful businessmen do more than is expected and work harder longer than the rest to reach the top of their sport or profession.
What do you do when no one is watching? When practice is over or the work day is done do you do the little bit extra to reach immortality? Below are 5 tips to help you find the time to do more than your competition.

1. Work in Obscurity - If people pay their dues and give their best in obscurity, ego is usually not a problem. Find times during your day that you can work alone. Whether that is waking up earlier than everyone else, or not taking a lunch break. Work when no one else is and watch your results grow!
2. Let your Efforts be Known by your results - If you are dedicated to working when no one is watching then your hard work will show in the results. For Jerry Rice and Emmit Smith it was becoming the best of all time at what they did. No one needs to know about the extra work that you put in, the results will prove it!
3. Work in your passion - It is really hard to wake up early, work for long hours by yourself and do more than others in a task if you are not passionate about what you are doing. A great way to find your passion is to ask yourself what would you do for free if money was not an option? If you can find that then you will work countless hours at it to become the best.
   
4. Learn to Quit - Quit the things that are taking away from your time to work on what is important. If it is not moving you towards becoming the best at your chosen profession then it is taking you away from it. Focus on the task that fall in line with your passion and goals. If it does not get you closer to the top and is not necessary then get rid of it!
5. Focus on Completing Task - Completion of task allows you to have small victories on the way to completion of large goals. Take your large goal and break it down into small task that can be completed. Work on completing these task each day when no one is watching. A little bit everyday will lead to great accomplishments at the end!

Find time to work when no one is watching and watch your results grow!

Ty Darlington Getting Noticed as one of the Best in the State - Ty has been racking up pre season honors so far this year. Recently being ranked as the #2 Player on the Orlando Sentinel 2012 Super 60 and #9 Player in the Florida Top 100 for 2012.

Tion Green gains early recognition - Tion has been ranked the #8 Player in the Orlando Sentinel 2012 Super 60 and the #1 Ranked running back in Central Florida for 2012.

Orlando Sentinel 2012 Super 60

2012 Florida Top 100


Apopka Blue Darters Ranked # 2 In Orlando Sentinel Initial Super 16

Orlando Sentinel Super 16

The Makings of a Champion

The Makings of a Champion

If you are an avid sports fan like myself one of the coolest things to see is the difference between the CHAMPION and the other players . This athlete sticks out above the rest. He does things that the others are not willing to do on a daily basis while no one is watching. The Champion is the example that the other athletes follow and will die for. Below are 5 things that champions possess.

1. Relentless - The champion is relentless in his pursuit of excellence. There is is nothing that he will not do to reach the top. From playing through pain and injuries to waking up at 5 in the morning to perfect his craft while others are sleeping. Are you relentless in pursuing your goal?
   
2. Demanding - The champion demands perfection from himself and from his teammates. The perfection that he demands from himself allows him to demand it from his teammates when times get tough. Do you demand perfection from yourself and your teammates?
   
3. Team Player - The champion realizes that with out the team there will be no chance of reaching the championship level. He will do whatever it takes for his team to be successful even if it means he is not the star of the game. Things such as passing the ball instead of shooting, blocking instead of getting the ball on the goal line are examples of a champions' team player mentality. Are you a me first guy or a team first guy?
   
4. Little Things - The champion realizes that the little things are what separates the average from the great. He knows that the little things make up the big ones. Focusing on perfecting the little things such as footwork, angles of a play, placement of a pass and eating right are a few of the little things that lead to the championship level.Do you perfect the little things?
   
5. Sacrifice - The champion understands that he must sacrifice to reach the level that few reach. When the champion is able to sacrifice things to reach that level his teammates will do the same in return. When you have a team that will sacrifice everything for the ultimate goal of a championship you have something that is truly special. What can you sacrifice to reach the championship level?

Go be a CHAMPION today!