The Opposite of Complacency

Complacency is the last hurdle standing between any team and its potential greatness. – Pat Riley

If I can, allow me to add a twist to the above thought.

What if the opposite of complacency was engagement, not hard work, or super-focus?

Those things are important, to be sure, but what’s more important is to be present and aware with whatever you’re doing.

When you’re working, work.

When you’re resting, rest.

Whatever you’re doing, do that, wherever you are, be there.

Just. Be. Engaged.

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