Potential Doesn’t Play. Production Does

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Potential Doesn’t Play. Production Does

“Potential Doesn’t Play. Production Does.”

There was a player everyone talked about…
“Crazy talent.”
“Natural athlete.”
“Future star.”

But when the whistle blew…
He stayed the same.

Then there was another player…
No hype. No headlines.

But every single day—
He asked for feedback.
He accepted criticism.
He showed up early… stayed late… and did the work.

That’s the difference Curt Cignetti talks about.

Not talent.
Not potential.
Coachability.

He breaks it down simply:

Some players can’t be coached enough—they crave it.
Some players want to be coached—they trust the process.
And some… only want it on their terms—and that’s where growth stops.

Because the truth is brutal:

Potential is everywhere.
But production is earned.

And as Cignetti believes—
95% of the game is played “between the ears.”

The real battle isn’t on the field…
It’s inside your mindset.

Can you take feedback without ego?
Can you stay hungry when things go right?
Can you stay humble when things go wrong?

Greatness doesn’t come from comfort.
It comes from being willing to be corrected, every single day.

• Talent gets you noticed… discipline keeps you there
• Feedback is fuel, not failure
• Nothing is given—everything is earned daily

So next time life gives you tough feedback…
Don’t resist it.

Lean into it.

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