“If you’re going to dream it, you better work on it.” – Steph Curry
Let’s have an honest moment.
Take a minute and walk to a mirror.
What do you see?
Is there pride resonating from the eyes of that person you’re looking at?
If a college coach walked into your house right now and asked about your daily habits, would you feel confident explaining them? Or would you scramble to make excuses and talk about what you plan to start doing?
Every young athlete chasing a college roster spot has to answer this question: Would I recruit me?
Small Habits Build Big Dreams
Before he was an NBA champion, a two-time MVP, or a household name, Stephen Curry was just a skinny kid trying to prove he belonged. He wasn’t heavily recruited. He was overlooked by nearly every major Division I program.
But what separated Steph wasn’t just his jumper—it was his habits.
In high school, he committed to shooting 500 shots a day. He did ball-handling drills until his fingertips were raw. He built simple, daily routines and stuck with them.
His dad, former NBA player Dell Curry, gave him one rule:
“If you’re going to dream it, you better work on it.”
Steph didn’t need a scholarship offer to start acting like a college athlete. And eventually, his habits built his confidence—and his career.
What About You?
You don’t have to shoot 500 jumpers a day or be the next Steph Curry. But if you want to get recruited, your daily choices do matter.
You don’t need a gym, private coach, or perfect conditions. Just start with this:
- ✅ Make your bed
- ✅ 20 push-ups
- ✅ 1-minute plank
- ✅ 1-minute wall sit
- ✅ 10-minute jog
- ✅ Say thank you to someone (a parent, coach, teacher, or teammate)
- ✅ Email AND call one new college coaching staff every week
That’s 30 minutes of self-discipline and 5 minutes of free exposure to the right people.
If that’s all you did—but you did it every day—would you be proud of the person in the mirror?
Because you should be. And trust me—college coaches will notice too.
The Mirror Test
This isn’t about perfection. It’s about consistency.
If you’re proud of your habits, you’re already showing college coaches what kind of teammate, leader, and athlete you’ll be at the next level.
And if you’re not proud yet? That’s okay—but let today be the day that changes.
Consistency builds confidence.
Confidence builds opportunity.
And opportunity follows athletes who take responsibility for the little things.
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