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In honor of another Super Bowl wrapping up, I took a look back at a project I was lucky enough be a part of: Jas Singh's The GOAT Mindset.
It's a tremendous guide for young athletes that teaches the discipline and mental fortitude needed to become a GOAT.
Much of the wisdom in the book is based on Aristotle's maxim "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act, but a habit."
If you or a young athlete in your life are looking to up your game, give it a read. I promise it's worth it. As with most books worth your time, the wisdom applies to just about anything in life.
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