Eight ways to be fearless: A Westfield HS football coach鈥檚 perspective
WESTFIELD, Ind. — Coach Jake Gilbert is the Westfield High School football coach. He has many words of wisdom, and in this particular article, he encourages all of us to choose to be fearless.
We must be Fearless in these eight ways:
Preparation – We must focus on an elite level and be intentional with our time and effort. We must outwork our past expectations and any doubts about our future performance. We must fearlessly prepare for our hinge moment.
Growth – A growth mindset is key to confronting fear. Do not be afraid of expectations. Just keep getting better. We must learn, change and grow. The greatest threat to us is arrogance and complacency.
Vulnerability – Be real and vulnerable with each other. Don鈥檛 put up walls or be fake. Out love by caring for others and by allowing the real you to be cared for. Don鈥檛 be afraid of what others will think or say. Fearlessly love yourself and others.
Resisting – You must say 鈥淣o鈥� to dream stealers and anything that pulls you away from your full potential. Fearlessly go against the grain, and stand up to others who don鈥檛 truly want what鈥檚 best for you. From gossip to indulgence, if the crowd is doing something that you think is wrong, it probably is. Don鈥檛 be afraid to separate yourself.
Persisting – You have to do what it takes, when it takes it, for as long as it takes. Outlast any adversity and negative circumstances in your life. Fearlessly respond with discipline, over and over.
Relationships – Put yourself out there and be intentional about getting to know others. Allow others to get to know the real you without hiding anything. Be vulnerable, and let people see the truth. Care about each other so much that you are willing to get hurt because it’s worth the journey.
Failure – Don鈥檛 be afraid to fail. Go all in, and don鈥檛 settle for less than your max effort and commitment. Give everything you have, and know that how you do things is always more important than the result. If you come up short, take pride in the effort you鈥檝e given, and accept that you gave your best, even if you failed to achieve the outcome you wanted.
Effort – Give everything you have. Don鈥檛 let up because you are concerned with what others think or that it won鈥檛 be enough. Don鈥檛 base your effort on odds or what others think is possible. Give maximum effort at all times. Work hard, play hard. Live hard, love hard. Get after it!
Fearless
By Jake Gilbert
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