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The “Sweetest 16” Quotes From An All-Time Legend

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Michael F. Sciortino, Sr. Executive Vice President, Managing Director, Head of Distribution, CMG Capital Management Group

Michael F. Sciortino, Sr. Executive Vice President, Managing Director, Head of Distribution, CMG

Tournament time! Cinderella teams! All-Time Legends! Fast Breaks! Slam dunks! Buzzer beaters! In the words of Dick Vitale, “Are you serious?”

As with each team starting out in the tournament with the hopes of raising the trophy and cutting down the nets at the end, you as an advisor are on a constant journey toward your pinnacle as well. You are always striving for consistency, building momentum and focusing you and your staff on doing your best.

Throughout the 60’s and 70’s, one of the game’s all-time legends, John Wooden, guided and coached the UCLA Bruins. They were the most dominant team in sports winning 10 NCAA Men’s Division 1 Basketball titles. What can you learn from Coach Wooden and apply to your business?

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4 Keys to Unleash Your Potential

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Michael F. Sciortino, Sr. Executive Vice President, Managing Director, Head of Distribution, CMG Capital Management Group

Michael F. Sciortino, Sr. Executive Vice President, Managing Director, Head of Distribution, CMG

Your mind is such a magnificent instrument that science has barely probed the surface of its tremendous power and potential.Occasionally, a rare coach or mentor comes along that has a unique ability to inspire his players to reach their potential.

The legendary coach John Wooden was one of those rare coaches. He used to say, “Don’t measure yourself by what you have accomplished, but by what you should have accomplished with your ability.” Coach Wooden was a master at helping players realize their true potential. He believed when you learn something, you must be quick to implement what you learned.

Applying many of his lessons, several of his players achieved success on the court and later in life beyond their wildest dreams. Coach Wooden led the UCLA Bruins to ten national championships in a twelve year period. During this period his teams won a record 88 consecutive games.

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