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Wins and Losses Come and Go—Your Work Ethic Shouldn’t
Let’s cut the fluff—results are temporary. Wins? They’ll fade. Losses? They’ll sting, but they’ll pass too. What doesn’t go away? Your work ethic. That’s the real deal, the backbone of greatness.
Now think about this for a second: how many times have you let emotions dictate your effort? Crushing it? You ease up. Hit a setback? You start doubting yourself. That’s weak sauce. Discipline doesn’t care about your feelings or the scoreboard. Discipline shows up every single time.

Kobe said it best: “The agony of defeat is as low as the joy of winning is high. However, they are the exact same to me. I’m at the gym at the same time after losing 50 games as I am after winning a championship. It doesn’t change for me.” That’s savage. That’s what separates the greats from the rest of the pack.
Here’s how you bring that into your life:
1. Detach from Outcomes
🚫 Stop chasing validation from wins or getting crushed by losses. Let your work speak for itself. The scoreboard is a side effect of preparation, not the purpose.
2. Establish Non-Negotiables
📌 Pick 2-3 daily actions that are set in stone. Whether it’s a win, a loss, or a straight-up disaster, these don’t change. Non-negotiables are your anchor.
3. Next Play Mentality
🏆 Win? Cool, now what? ❌ Loss? Learn from it, then move on. You don’t have time to sit in the past. The “L” isn’t for Loss—it’s for Lesson.
4. Audit Your Commitment
🔍 If someone watched you on your best day and your worst day, would your effort look the same? If not, fix it. Your grind should be constant.
The truth is, wins and losses will come and go. Conditions will shift. Emotions will ride the roller coaster. But discipline? That’s forever. Discipline is what builds legacies.
So ask yourself this: Are you showing up when it’s hard? Or are you just a front-runner who puts in the work when it’s convenient? Because consistency isn’t just a habit—it’s the line between average and unstoppable. Get after it.