The Los Angeles Chargers hired - not only a coach in the offseason - but also a motivator and leader. Jim Harbaugh is a unique character that has found success and built juggernaut programs in college and pro football.
Off the field, he is a passionate person, too. He has often discussed what events in his lifetime have molded him into the coach that he is today. This week, he took that to a new level via Adam Schefter.
Harbaugh detailed his "rules to live by" to the ESPN insider.
Check out the full list of rules below.
- Seek first the Kingdom of God and all else be added onto you.
- Attack each day with an enthusiasm unknown to mankind.
- Who could possibly have it better than you?
- Better today than yesterday - Better tomorrow than today.
- Heroes have no days off.
- Your rate is in your hands. Think, innovate, find solutions. By your talent and effort you will be known.
- Choose a great role model, watch em'- emulate em' - then make them proud.
- A smile, being pleasant is a small price to pay for the good will and affection of others.
- Discipline yourself daily to be physically fit for life.
- GREAT EFFORT - GREAT RESULTS!
- Stop trying to win all your fights in the first round.
- What we do in life echo's in eternity.
- Seek long & trusting friendships by being happy & helpful for the another guy's success.
- The best customer is a satisfied one.
- The only job you start at the top is digging a hole.
- Treat others as you would want to be treated.
It is quite the list. For a coach that has seen plenty of success and struggles in his lifetime, you could expect that. All in all, the rules give a legit look behind the curtain into the real life of the new Chargers head coach.
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