The three hardest decisions leading you to uncommon success

A naval officer with uncommon success made the hardest decision late one night.

Another ship was approaching.

The helmsman told the officer, “Sir, there are lights ahead.”

The officer said, “Radio that ship and tell them to alter their course ten degrees north.”

And so he did. “Alter your course ten degrees north.”

The answer came back. “Your order is respected but disregarded. You alter your course ten degrees south.”

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Exclusive Insight: Nick Saban’s key for converting loss into triumph

Nick Saban reminds his ESPN Gameday cohosts one key is needed to recover from a loss.

This distinguishes national champions from everyone else.

How champions overcome loss
Nick Saban preaches daily discipline on ESPN Gameday/Gregory Shamus/Getty Images

After Vanderbilt upset Alabama 40-35 on Saturday, October 5, 2024, Saban’s ESPN co-host asked how a coach helps his team deal with a loss like that.

Saban said, “Everyone suffers one of two pains. Which one will you choose? Will you choose the pain of daily discipline in preparation and practice? Or will you choose the pain of disappointment for the rest of your life?”

Saban’s formula motivated his Alabama teams to win many national championships.

Here’s how Nick’s formula works for the rest of us.

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