The WNBA kicked off its 29th season this past weekend — and while I’m not in the locker rooms anymore, I couldn’t help but feel that familiar buzz. The energy. The focus. The urgency that comes when a new season starts and everyone’s trying to set the tone early.
I spent nearly a decade working behind the scenes in the WNBA.
Not courtside. Not in the spotlight.
But on buses. In weight rooms. On long travel days.
Helping elite athletes prepare for the moments that count.
And when I watched opening weekend unfold — players stepping onto the court, coaches managing the chaos, teams navigating expectations — it reminded me of something I’ve seen over and over again:
Winning doesn’t come from wanting it more. It comes from preparing better.
Wanting it is emotional.
But preparation? That’s practical. Intentional. And repeatable.
When I talk to people now — not just athletes, but leaders, high-performers, and anyone trying to reach that next level — I say the same thing:
The ones who win consistently have one thing in common:
They build systems that help them focus when it matters most.
That means:
They control what they can control
They show up on the days it’s not easy
And they don’t wait to “feel ready” — they prepare to be
Watching opening weekend was fun. But it was also a reminder:
The habits that win games are the same habits that help people win in life.
If you’re chasing big goals right now — personally or professionally — take a page from the pros:
👉 Stack your days.
👉 Build habits that hold under pressure.
👉 And trust the work, even when the results haven’t shown up yet.
Because that’s how you stay ready for your moment.
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