Jul 22 (edited) • Mindset
Moderation Is For Cowards
My strength and conditioning coach used to say that all the time.
At first, I thought it was just a tough guy quote — something you’d hear from someone trying to sound intense. But as I got to know him, and honestly, as I’ve gotten older, I realized it was deeper than that.
“Moderation is for cowards” isn’t about shaming effort. It’s about understanding the difference between good and great. If you want to be elite — in lacrosse, in life, in anything — you can’t be halfway in. You’ve got to be obsessed. That kind of daily commitment will change your future.
The truth is, greatness comes with failure. You’ll miss shots. You’ll get benched. You’ll mess up. But pressure is a privilege — and the greatest athletes of all time failed more than most people ever even tried. What made them great is they kept showing up.
I’m training every day right now because I still compete in the North American Box Lacrosse League. We went to Nationals last year and finished 9th — and that didn’t sit well with me. So I’m lifting, shooting, watching film, and doing the work. I want to win in those big moments, and I know it takes more than talent — it takes obsession.
So here’s your challenge:
What part of your game do you want to improve most right now?
Comment below and let me know — shooting, footwork, dodging, defense, stick skills, whatever it is — and I’ll help guide you toward it.
If enough people like or comment, I’ll create a video for this group to break it down and help everyone get better.
Let’s work.
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Moderation Is For Cowards
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