3-Pointer Daily Newsletter — February 16, 2024

Indecision and Mental Performance, Aggressive Mentality, and Being Responsible

Point 1

“Indecision is the decision to fail”; Raymond Charles Barker wrote those words in his landmark book The Power of Decision. Indecision can cost you a little or a lot, and it is a common problem with athletes and everyday people. Simone Biles withdrew from the 2020 Toyko Olympics, citing mental health concerns; this happened after multiple mistakes during the competition. She was torn between prioritizing her well-being and letting down the millions of fans. There is no one way to overcome indecision. My philosophy has become to make a decision and stand behind it. I’ve also learned that decisions rooted in fear rarely pan out. The longer you go without making a decision, it takes a toll on you psychologically. It’s best to decide and move on.

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Point 2

Deion Sanders, a famous football player and coach of Colorado, told his teammates in Baltimore that the ball was theirs, so they should act like it. Sanders was a defensive player, so this was an uncharacteristic mindset. It worked for him.