10 Ways to be the MVP

Lessons for Life: Ten ways to be the Most Valuable Player

First. Learn teamwork.

You can't be your best by yourself.

Second. Work for results.

You'll get the results you work for.

Third. Persevere.

Desperation makes your feet run faster.

Fourth. Pick yourself up after each down and keep going.

It’s the only way to get to the goal.

Fifth. Try something new.

The worst that could happen is that it might not work THIS time.

Sixth. Help others succeed.

Give somebody else a chance to score.

Seventh. Enjoy the sweat of success.

You will if you've earned it.

Eighth. Listen.

The voice that you’ve been ignoring might be the inspiration you prayed for.

Ninth. Win graciously. Lose confidently.

You’ll do plenty of both in a lifetime.

Tenth. Earn leadership.

Make sure you're worth looking up to.

And always remember to take care of the equipment -- body, mind, spirit. You can't play without it.

Mary Lanning, Sports Angels Board of Directors