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Being a habitual encourager isn’t about sugarcoating the truth or being fake. It is about developing a warm, loving relationship that is super-prepared to handle constructive criticism.

As the greatest coach ever, John Wooden, said: “It is amazing what you can accomplish when you don’t care who gets the credit.”

I have long believed that sports, properly coached, are beautiful ways to teach young people precious life lessons and help them build character.

If you are tempted to complain that you don’t have something you want, here is a way to use a mirror as your circle of truth. Simply keep a log of how you spend your time and your money for a month—it will tell you what you really value in life.