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This blog is called “Game On” and is dedicated to helping you be a better coach, mentor and motivator. I also hope it helps you find a balance in your coaching and personal life.

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- coaching issues you should know about
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Monday, January 21, 2008

How valuable is your time?


I once asked a client what he thought his time was worth. He answered without hesitation – “$300 per hour”. Okay. I can buy that. If your time was worth $300 per hour, how much money do you waste a day?

This was never more evident for me than this past week when I had a SNAFU with my e-mail. Seems I was “hijacked” and had a bunch of SPAM spewing from my e-mail out something I learned that is called “port 25”. Well, Comcast didn’t like that, so they shut down port 25. From Wednesday morning on, I could receive e-mail but not send from my Outlook. Big problem.

It would have been nice if Comcast would have advised me. I guess that would have been too easy. After all, how many hours could I have saved had I knew WHY I couldn’t send e-mails?

Fortunately, I had a member of my Toro Team help me get through this hurdle. Without his help, I would have wasted much more time.

As a coach, you spend a lot of time preparing for your next practice and game. Be protective of that time by not allowing distractions to side-track you. Too many things can be thrown your way. Learn to delegate. Your ability to focus your time on the job at hand is critical. That’s why you have assistants. Make sure you learn how to let go of small tasks to focus your time on the more important items.

What’s your time worth?

Dan

P.S. One valuable way to spend your time is at my Panic to Power Boot Camp in Seattle on March 18. Why? Because your ability to inspire, persuade, and improve the condition of your players is directly proportional to your ability to be a dynamic motivator. You will walk away with strategies that will put you head and shoulders above your competition. What could be more valuable than that? To register now, click here…


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