Main Points from Legendary Coach Don Meyer's New Book

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From "How Lucky You Can Be: The Don Meyer Story" by Buster Olney:

Players like Richard Taylor would take down his words daily throughout the year, every year; Taylor usually jotted a full page of notes every day, listening for the central truth in what Meyer talked about, rather than attempting to take down every word.

Rules on Winning

1. Work hard.

2. Stick together.

3. Have the right attitude.

4. Be positive; don’t criticize, look to compliment.

5. Improve every day, especially as a person.

6. “How badly do I want it?”

7. Know that no one can beat you; you beat yourself. Morale is what motivates the best to get better. As you think, so you shall be. A spirit of devotion and enthusiasm for the team and pupose… Until you find a purpose higher than winning, you will never win.