Chasing Greatness Blog

Long-Shot Kentucky Derby Horse ‘So Happy’ Shows It’s Not How You Start, It’s How You Finish

Don Yaeger May 3, 2026

For centuries, horse racing has been considered the “Sport of Kings.” And nowhere is that more evident than Louisville, Kentucky, on the first Saturday in May. Every glistening mint julep…

Resilience—Not Strength Or Speed—Will Be The Most Important Trait For New NFL Draftees

Don Yaeger April 27, 2026

From the moment Super Bowl LX ended, team leaders worked to determine who to select in last weekend’s NFL Draft. Scouts measured speed, strength, leaping ability and more to find the right pick. But the one quality they can’t measure might just be the most essential of…

On A Night When LeBron James Turned Back the Clock, His Biggest Accomplishment Was Suiting Up With His Son

Don Yaeger April 20, 2026

Parents know the drill. When your child makes a mistake, you have to be there with a helping hand. To show them the way, to correct the error. But what…

Rory McIlroy Showed The World On Sunday: Don’t Let One Bad Shot Derail You

Don Yaeger April 14, 2026

A team is a sacred thing. Ask anyone from any squad and they’ll tell you—it’s about the collective, not the individual. The concept of team is one of the reasons why playing sports…

Amid Meltdowns, Dan Hurley Must Remember: A Team Is Sacred

Don Yaeger March 10, 2026

A team is a sacred thing. Ask anyone from any squad and they’ll tell you—it’s about the collective, not the individual. The concept of team is one of the reasons why playing sports…

Jesse Cole’s Savannah Bananas Show That Greatness Never Rests

Don Yaeger March 2, 2026

When most people see the Savannah Bananas play on the field, they notice the bright yellow tuxedo, the elaborate stunts, and the frenzied crowds during the game. But if you…

There’s No One Path To Win Gold—Just Ask Team U.S.A. Hockey And Star Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck

Don Yaeger February 23, 2026

They may have taken different paths to get there, but the result is the same—a gold medal win and a star goalie who’ll never have to a buy a drink…

Olympians Madison Chock And Evan Bates Show That Grace Is More Valuable Than Gold

Don Yaeger February 17, 2026

Olympians Madison Chock And Evan Bates Show That Grace Is More Valuable Than Gold February 17, 2026 When the scores came in, I was shocked. Like everyone else watching the…

Seattle Seahawks GM John Schneider Proves Longterm Vision Earns Victories

Don Yaeger February 9, 2026

Every Monday morning, sports fans across the country always seem “to know what went wrong” on Sunday. As the saying goes, Hindsight is 20/20. But the biggest of victories don’t come…

Lindsey Vonn Shows That Champions Approach Life Differently

Don Yaeger February 9, 2026

When it comes to finding success in today’s competitive, fast-paced world, going the extra mile is paramount. But knowing that doesn’t always lead to behaving that way, does it? Sometimes…

John Wooden’s Timeless Rule For Super Bowl Success—How To Win The Big Game

Don Yaeger February 3, 2026

For those playing in Sunday’s Super Bowl, the game represents the opportunity of a lifetime, the chance to take home the ultimate prize. But for some, it can also be…

Sam Darnold Was Nearly Out Of The NFL, Now He’s The Super Bowl Favorite—Here’s How His Team Saved Him

Don Yaeger January 26, 2026

Sam Darnold was seeing ghosts. In a 33-0 loss against the New England Patriots during his second season in the NFL, the former third overall pick in 2018 was heard…

Poise After the Whistle: Sean Payton’s Blueprint for Leading Through Setbacks

Don Yaeger January 19, 2026

In this year’s NFL playoffs, there have been significantly more 4th quarter lead changes than in any playoffs in league history. And there are still three games to go! But as exciting as…

Success Is As Much About Fit As Talent—Just Ask Indiana Coach Curt Cignetti

Don Yaeger January 12, 2026

In case anyone forgot, the College Football National Championship is won on the field. That might be the most obvious sentence ever written, but at the same time it seems that more and more fans and pundits believe…

Nick Saban Proves Your Greatest Achievement Is The Size of Your Tree

Don Yaeger January 6, 2026

When it comes to your impact as a leader, the number of branches on your “tree” matters. Here’s what I mean: Think about Nick Saban. Widely regarded as one…

Future NFL Hall of Famer Travis Kelce Shows It’s Not How You Start, It’s How You Finish.

Don Yaeger December 30, 2025

On NFL draft day when collegiate football players are selected to join NFL teams, you can see the joy on their faces. These young men with so much in front…

Reinvention Must Be Constant, The Seahawks’ Instant Classic Proves It

Don Yaeger December 21, 2025

As the first quarter of the 21st century concludes and we venture toward the new year, one word you may hear regularly is reinvention. After all, the only constant in…

Undefeated Indiana Proves Past Doesn’t Dictate Future Success

Don Yaeger December 15, 2025

In college football, bluebloods often rule the day. Think: Alabama, Ohio State and Michigan. This year, however, there’s a new challenger. And it’s led by the latest Heisman Trophy-winner.

Notre Dame Football Makes A Sad Decision And We’re All Worse For It

Don Yaeger December 9, 2025

Notre Dame just took its golden helmet and went home. It’s something we parents teach our children not to do. If something goes wrong, if you lose an important game,…

Scorching Hot Dallas Cowboys Prove Success Isn’t Always Linear

Don Yaeger December 1, 2025

When the 2025 NFL season began, the Dallas Cowboys were the laughing stock of the league. Now, they’re the talk of the town.

How To Right A Ship—Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes Knows It Takes Focus And Consistency

Don Yaeger November 23, 2025

For years, the Kansas City Chiefs were as reliable as death and taxes.

How Texas A&M Won Big By Understanding The Science Of Momentum

Don Yaeger November 17, 2025

Well, it’s time to rewrite the history books.

The Competitive Cauldron: How Cisco VP Sophie Stevens Channels UNC Coach Anson Dorrance In The Corporate Arena

Don Yaeger November 9, 2025

Sophie Stevens knows what it takes to win.

The Dodger Blueprint: Winning Is More Guts Than Green

Don Yaeger November 2, 2025

You could hear the complaints from fans building as soon as the Dodgers tied it up in the ninth inning Saturday night. There were many, but they all sounded something…

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Long-Shot Kentucky Derby Horse ‘So Happy’ Shows It’s Not How You Start, It’s How You Finish

Resilience—Not Strength Or Speed—Will Be The Most Important Trait For New NFL Draftees

On A Night When LeBron James Turned Back the Clock, His Biggest Accomplishment Was Suiting Up With His Son

Rory McIlroy Showed The World On Sunday: Don’t Let One Bad Shot Derail You

Amid Meltdowns, Dan Hurley Must Remember: A Team Is Sacred

Jesse Cole’s Savannah Bananas Show That Greatness Never Rests

There’s No One Path To Win Gold—Just Ask Team U.S.A. Hockey And Star Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck

Olympians Madison Chock And Evan Bates Show That Grace Is More Valuable Than Gold

Seattle Seahawks GM John Schneider Proves Longterm Vision Earns Victories

Lindsey Vonn Shows That Champions Approach Life Differently

John Wooden’s Timeless Rule For Super Bowl Success—How To Win The Big Game

Sam Darnold Was Nearly Out Of The NFL, Now He’s The Super Bowl Favorite—Here’s How His Team Saved Him

Poise After the Whistle: Sean Payton’s Blueprint for Leading Through Setbacks

Success Is As Much About Fit As Talent—Just Ask Indiana Coach Curt Cignetti

Nick Saban Proves Your Greatest Achievement Is The Size of Your Tree

Future NFL Hall of Famer Travis Kelce Shows It’s Not How You Start, It’s How You Finish.

Reinvention Must Be Constant, The Seahawks’ Instant Classic Proves It

Undefeated Indiana Proves Past Doesn’t Dictate Future Success

Notre Dame Football Makes A Sad Decision And We’re All Worse For It

Scorching Hot Dallas Cowboys Prove Success Isn’t Always Linear

How To Right A Ship—Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes Knows It Takes Focus And Consistency

How Texas A&M Won Big By Understanding The Science Of Momentum

The Competitive Cauldron: How Cisco VP Sophie Stevens Channels UNC Coach Anson Dorrance In The Corporate Arena

The Dodger Blueprint: Winning Is More Guts Than Green

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