I saw a highlight video about a week ago of the top 10 assists from the NBA, check it out below. It got me thinking about the importance of an assist. Not just on the basketball court, but in life. The assists we get are how people will remember us. If you're like me you will remember the people that have helped you most, or even more the people that you have helped.
It is the half way point of my school year and it's grade time. I have been able to help countless colleagues with inputting grades into the system, I've tricked some people into thinking I know what I'm doing. I enjoy being able to help each person that asks. Think about how you can help the people in your world.
The other side of the assist we need to consider is the receiver of the pass. It only counts as an assist if the player on the other end receives the pass and scores. Countless great passes go without someone on the other end to convert the pass into points. When you find yourself on the other end of a great pass. Be prepared to score.
This end of the pass score combo can be a little more difficult. Not that scoring is the hard part, but being willing to accept the pass is where we struggle. Some of us pass so often that when someone returns the assist we panic, fumble the pass and miss the opportunity. An opportunity to score, but also to allow someone else the chance to get an assist.
As your moving forward through the Narrow Gate in Life, heading down the road of Different and setting yourself apart form the crowd. Consider the pass score combo. You may find yourself with an opportunity on both ends. Make your pass count when you have a chance, it is how people will remember you. You can also graciously accept the pass and humbly score; bonus points are received when you give credit to the person that threw the pass.
Who was the last person you threw a pass to and they scored? When was the last time you scored due to a great pass?
(Apology to my wife Rachel for connecting life to basketball)
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