RVVL | David Butler The art of poise.
Jul 25, 2023
Dive into the concept of 'Christ-like poise' and its transformative power in daily life. Learn life lessons from coaching legend John Wooden, emphasizing the importance of mastering the basics. Explore how identity shapes destiny and influences personal choices through intriguing anecdotes. Reflect on the need for spiritual poise amid modern challenges, advocating thoughtful responses over impulsivity. Discover how faith can empower individuals to face life's uncertainties with confidence and grow through adversity.
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Start With Fundamentals
- John Wooden taught players to start with fundamentals like tying shoes to build ingrained habits for pressure moments.
- Elder Bragg recounts Wooden advising, “with faith, be sure to have poise in every situation.”
Poise Vs. Reactive Culture
- Poise feels undervalued in today’s reactive culture where quick clips reward anger and authenticity myths.
- Cultivating calm deliberation counters a 10-second-clip world and fosters clearer judgment under pressure.
Identity Creates Psychological Distance
- Psychological distance—seeing emotions as passing—lets you act from identity, not raw feeling.
- That distance enables thoughtful responses instead of reactive behavior in trying moments.