These are inspiring words. As parents, Denise and I try regularly to have our boys think about something in a way that attaches itself to a value. “Was not listening to the teacher a respectful behavior?” Tailoring a child’s thinking so that it becomes automatic to “make the right choice” takes intentional repeating and reinforcing to get him/her there. Before too long, you get a response from the back seat on the way to the soccer game, “Dad, I’m not too worried about winning the game, but just being part of the team.” I need to get Mr. Dungy’s book. ~ Jay
Quiet Strength
I love both of these quotes. What are the ordinary things in life that make us better? What is the difference in responding and reacting to adversity? Tony Dungy was fired after taking his team further than it had ever been in the play-offs. Despite his efforts leading fathers to become more involved in their sons lives, his own son committed suicide at the age of 19. Each time that he faced adveristy, he remained faithful to his principles. He has an incredibly inspiring story.
“Champions do not beat themselves. If you want to win, do the ordinary things better than anyone else does, day in and day out. We are not going to fool people or out-scheme them. When we get in critical situations, we won’t have to think. We will play fast and fundamentally sound” -Chuck Noll
“Respond to adversity; do not react.”
Tony Dungy
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By: Jay Rhodes on September 9, 2008
at 1:19 pm
My son bought the book Quiet Strength by Tony Dungy after hearing about it from Mr. Russell.
I started reading it last night and I can’t put it down. I have not gotten very far into but hope to later tonight.
Can’t wait to find out more. I am also purchasing Parenting With Love and Logic as my next reading project.
Thanks,
Mendi
By: Mendi on September 10, 2008
at 6:21 am
