Why Real Mentors Don’t Just Give Answers — They Ask the Right Questions

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When I coach water polo, one of the first things I tell my team is, “Success doesn’t always end in a goal.” Players forget their fundamentals — not to mention teamwork and good sportsmanship — when all they think about is scoring. In the long run, this actually makes the whole team less effective. I want them to focus on the process instead of fixating on the end result.

The result doesn’t actually change my central responsibility as a coach.

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