Motives, Discipline, And The Real Reason You Want The Ball

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Ever felt the itch to shout “Put me in, coach” before you’re truly ready? We unpack the quiet engine behind that urge—motive—and how it can either fuel real growth or quietly wreck your progress. From a candid story about a coaching request with hidden agendas to a fresh read on The Karate Kid, we explore why desire without discipline leads to frustration, and how mastering the mundane earns trust when the stakes are high.

We talk about the difference between wanting a coach and being coachable, the temptation to seek shortcuts over systems, and why correction feels like an attack when the goal is applause rather than mastery. You’ll hear why words act like weapons, how James 4:3 reframes requests rooted in self-interest, and what it means to align your why before asking for the ball. The theme is simple and demanding: preparation is not punishment, and boring reps build the kind of competence that holds up under the spotlight.

If you’re hungry for practical growth, you’ll get clear steps: examine your motive, pick one daily practice to master, seek qualified feedback, and build

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