Tiger Woods is famous for saying “I didn’t have my ‘A Game’ today” after winning a golf tournament.  He’s even more famous for coming from behind by six or more strokes to win.

During the era of Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant, the Los Angeles Lakers routinely made the playoffs without playing particularly impressively.  Of course, once the postseason started, they went on a tear and won three straight NBA championships.

There are many athletes who won despite early sub-par performances because they had the ability to kick it up a notch.  There are many other athletes who have won simply because their “B Game” was better than their competitors’ “A Game.”

It comes down to practicing excellence.  Those who consistently practice and perform at high levels, like everyone else, occasionally have an off-day.  When they do, their second-rate performances are often good enough to out-perform others’ best efforts.  When it’s not good enough, they have the ability to kick it up a notch.

IN THE CARAVAN: Practicing excellence allows success on off-days and provides the security of additional effort when needed.

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