Growing up I played my share of little league sports, but it was football that I grew to love and enjoy most. At every level I had a coach who I trusted, respected, and most of the time obeyed. I obeyed my coaches because I trusted their ability to steer me in the right direction, especially on the field. I trusted them because they had been where I wanted to go. Unfortunately, my coaches hardly ever told me exactly what I wanted to hear.

Instead, they were more concerned about telling me what I needed to hear. It was as if they were skilled technicians at pointing out my weaknesses or "blind spots," to make me better. And I knew that in order to succeed, I needed to listen to... (Continued)