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C.S. Lewis wrote about this in an essay called First and Second Things. He said that paradoxically, you're more likely to get what you want when getting it isn't the most important thing in your life. If you put the highest thing first, you'll often get the second thing as well. Put the second thing first, and you'll lose both.
Rory McIlroy on the paradox of chasing success.
“I think it would be a pretty unfulfilling pursuit if you’re just chasing records and chasing results…If all you’re thinking about is winning and results, you’re playing the wrong game.”
One of the great paradoxes of performance is that the outcomes we want are rarely achieved by obsessing over the outcomes themselves.
Ironically, the less your identity depends on the outcome, the more freedom you often have to perform at your best.
If you enjoy golf or mental game lessons, follow along this weekend as I’ll be sharing more highlights and insights from the Open championship.
🎥: The Open
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Tim Tebow explains how to compete with someone for a job without secretly rooting for them to fail:
“I would try to show up with the mindset of, ‘I’m competing with Chris Leak, but also for him as a team.’ I’m on his team, and he’s on the same team I’m on.”
“When I get to go in the game, I’m trying to do good for him so he gets to come back on the field.”
“We’re competing FOR each other.”
“Average competitors, and I mean this more in mindset, not talent, want to beat someone when they’re weaker.”
“Elite competitors want to beat people at their best.”
“I want him to do good. I just want to do better. I’m going to root for him. I’m going to praise him. I’m going to encourage him. I’m going to want the best for him.”
“Am I going to want to do great? Yes. But I’m going to choose to root for him. It’s a choice.”
“It’s not always emotion. Your emotions, your pride and your ego, it can get to you. Fighting against it is a daily, moment-by-moment thing.”
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After reading a few of the banners..I’m gonna break in the gym tonite and hang 2 new ones..be a great teammate and share the rock. – at Las Vegas, NV
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The New York City skyline after the Knicks won their first NBA title in 53 years:
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Jalen Brunson post Game 4: "Before we start…
My thoughts & prayers are with a friend of mine I got to meet last week. Jonathan from North Carolina. From Make a Wish Foundation
They asked me to make a video. But something told me to Facetime…
I got the pleasure to do so…Quick call but well worth it.
My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family…
May God rest his soul"
(Reporter asks question)
Jalen (can't answer): "Sorry…"
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For the first time, Upstate is a winner in the NCAA Tournament!
The Spartans never trailed, dispatching No. 2 seed Oklahoma State 8-5 Friday!
Three scoreless frames from Max Bianchini headlined a stellar effort from the Spartan pitchers!
#SpartanArmy ⚔️
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Coach @richterhoops & @UpstateMBB defended Drives very well last year. One of the keys was their discipline on Pass Out situations where they were simply excellent as illustrated by Synergy's Player Tracking.
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Parents, you handle the sign-up.
We’ll handle the energy, competition, and fun. 🏀🔥
USC Upstate Youth Camp is almost here — see you in the gym.
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THE CROWN STAYS IN SPARTANBURG!
@UpstateBSB 👑🏆
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Last post of 2026 recruiting. Can’t wait for Spartan nation to see this group.
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One month away from our first Elite Camp session.
Come earn your spot, learn from our staff, and compete against some of the top regional talent.
June 20th | USC Upstate
Grades 9–12
Register now — spots are limited. #SpartanBuilt
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Commitment Alert:
USC Upstate has received a commitment from Bloomsburg transfer guard Ries Naugle (@Rnaugle4)
During his freshman season at Bloomsburg, Naugle averaged 11.9 PPG, 2.6 RPG and 2.1 APG while shooting over 38% from 3.
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Nobody tells you this: Confidence is less about knowing you’ll win and more about knowing you’ll bounce back even if you don’t. Real confidence is resilience. Adaptability. Tolerance for uncertainty. Fear loses when you know failure is never final.
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Improved his numbers across the board through his senior season, maintained being a student-athlete while juggling Basketball season, a beloved person in the community & within Spartan Army.
Isaiah Skinner makes his way to the Big South All-Academic Team! 📚
#SpartanArmy ⚔️
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Nothing like an overtime dub!
Karmani Gregory finished the game with 29 points, followed by Mason Bendinger with 25. Carmelo Adkins added 20 points and Breylin Garcia tallied 16.
#SpartanArmy ⚔️
