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A Rested Reserve Is Always Better Than a Tired Superstar

Coach Dean Smith won two national championships. He was an incredible man and leader. The many lessons I learned from him continue to impact my life today.

Years ago, I was watching one of Coach Smith's national championship games. At a key point in the second half, Coach put in a reserve player for a superstar at a key moment in the game. I couldn't believe his decision. What was he doing?

Until I remembered this quote, something he said repeatedly: A rested reserve is always better than a tired superstar.

Coach Smith knew that as great a player as someone may be, if he's tired - he's tired!…

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