Mizzou Football’s Quality Before Comfort Philosophy

“Moving beyond your comfort zone – that’s how you achieve things.”

 

Criticism is not something a lot of people enjoy. However, receiving criticism is necessary for anyone who wants to be productive and go anywhere in life. This also requires accepting unfair criticism. Mizzou Football’s best can handle hardcore criticism, be it constructive or unfair, because in the end, it’s all about fixing the mistake.

This requires sacrifice of comfort, and sometimes you must take the blame for something you did not do to fix the problem. That is a true act of unselfishness, but know you will not have to suffer it for nothing. The rewards will pay off in your success. If a mistake is made, a player acknowledges this and does everything in his power to make sure it does not happen again.  When no one accepts the criticism, everyone loses. Moreover, when you fight a coach’s criticism, you are fighting against your own potential.

With all that said, you should not be afraid to fail either. A superstar is never afraid of failure. For all exceptional players, when they notice they see a shortcoming, they also find a way to succeed. Fear brings hesitation, and hesitation will allow a potentially successful moment to pass you by in the blink of an eye. Don’t let this happen to you. Maintain your composure. Even in a crisis, you must stay cool, look to correct, and try to calm down other players. Whatever the case, do not prioritize comfort over quality.