Being Disciplined as Athletes and People

To learn, you must love discipline; it is stupid to hate correction (Proverbs 12:1)
*As athletes and people, we must always understand that there is somebody out there who has more wisdom than us and we can learn from.  God created this so we can all be life long learners.  If we are unwilling to learn and take criticism, than we are unable to grow as athletes and Christians.  Those who can't be willing to open up and be disciplined have a problem with pride as discipline is the key to a successful walk with Christ.
TEACHING and LEARNING
Wise Learners / Foolish Failures: (From Proverbs)
1. Wise learners humbly accept instruction (10:8, 23:12, 25:12) / Foolish Failures ignore instruction
2. Wise learners love discipline (12:1) / Foolish Failures hate correction
3. Wise Learners listen to advice (12:15, 21:11, 24:6) / Foolish Failures believe they need to advice
4. Wise Learners accept parents' discipline (13:1) / Foolish Failures mock their parents
5. Wise Learners lead other to life (10:17 / Foolish Failures lead others astray
6. Wise Learners receive honor (13:8)  / Foolish Failures end in poverty and shame
7. Wise Learners profit from constructive rebuke (15:31-32, 29:1) / Self destruct by refusing to rebuke.

As a coach and teacher I know I must do the following and others who plan on leading must do the same
1. Help People Avoid Traps (13:14)  2. Use pleasant words (16:21)  3. Speak at the right time (15:23,  18:20).