When you have a chance to achieve something significant, you must win it, because you never know when you’ll get another opportunity.
A great leader is someone people follow because they are believable, lead by example, and possess charisma, making trust and integrity paramount for influence.
A great leader in hockey, and by extension in any team, is a great teammate who cares deeply about the other players, fostering strong team cohesion.
Developing the ability to play multiple roles or positions makes you a more valuable and resilient asset, increasing your career longevity and adaptability.
The key difference for the best players is their ability to consistently achieve the highest level of their abilities, rather than just having superior skills.
Start planning your post-career path five to ten years in advance, as having a clear focus helps ensure a smooth and successful transition.
Be mindful and appreciate significant life phases, even when challenging, to avoid future regret and ensure you don’t ‘hate’ your current experience.
Develop expertise by pursuing subjects you love, reading extensively, and learning from those around you through observation and interaction.
Making quick decisions, especially in leadership, can prevent controversy and maintain harmony, demonstrating effective leadership in ambiguous situations.
For positions with unique mental demands, like a goalie, it’s beneficial to allow them more solitude for preparation and to focus solely on their primary task.
Approach practice with the same competitive focus as a game, intensely trying to perform at your best, to maximize skill development and readiness.
Don’t let perceived weaknesses define you; instead, focus on whether you help the team win, as this is the ultimate measure of your value.
While team logos and history are important, the strongest teams are built on players who are willing to ‘go to war for’ each other in the locker room.
Leaders who are secure in their position can make unconventional decisions that, if well-timed, can positively impact team performance by setting a clear standard.
After a significant life or career change, immediately jump into your planned next steps to maintain momentum and facilitate a smooth transition.
Establish a systematic investment criteria to quickly evaluate opportunities, ensuring alignment with your expertise and strategic goals.
Thoroughly understand the economic model of any project, recognizing that every action has a cost and efficiency directly impacts profitability.
When evaluating new projects, look for ’extraordinarily high returns’ initially, as real-world complexities and inefficiencies will inevitably reduce projected profits.
Acknowledge that ‘some risk is invisible’ and things will go wrong; ensure projects have enough margin to absorb unexpected costs and maintain resilience.
Do not rely on predictions for commodity prices or stock market movements, as these are ‘unknowable’ and those who truly knew would not be selling the information.
When looking back at your experiences, focus on the positive aspects and how great it was, rather than dwelling on the difficulties or injuries.