Mastering Constant Preparation: Your Path to Sustained Success

Achieving the constant level of preparation requires time and guidance—it's not something you can achieve overnight. This highest level of preparation involves a relentless pursuit of excellence, learned from those who excel in their fields.

Learn from the Best

For me, Mickie DeMoss was a pivotal mentor. During my time as an assistant coach at Kentucky, she challenged me to dig deeper into my scouting reports. Her questions pushed me to explore beyond the obvious and strive for a thorough understanding. This kind of relentless inquiry is essential to reaching the constant level of preparation.

Seek Out Role Models

Surround yourself with leaders who embody constant preparation. Observing their detailed approach and dedication will help you absorb their practices and mindsets. My experiences with Coach DeMoss and Billy Donovan showed me what sustained success looks like in real life.

The Role of Time

Preparation is a skill that evolves over time. As you gain experience, you'll learn where to deepen your preparation. Growth is continuous—master preparers never stop pushing themselves to improve.

The Rewards of Mastery

Mastering preparation leads to sustained success and confidence. Leaders like Warren Buffett, Pat Summitt, and John Wooden didn’t leave their success to chance—they mastered preparation.

Ask Yourself This:

• How can you connect with leaders who excel in preparation?

• Are you showing the kind of dedication in preparation that encourages leaders to invest in you?

Commit to excellent preparation, and let time and experience work their magic. It’s a proven path to success.