I think it is virtually impossible for most people to change very much. Perhaps a major spiritual conversion, or near death experience or something like that but most people have a certain level of competitiveness, motivation, drive, focus etc. I think occasionally a person can attend a self help seminar(Tony Robbins or something like that) and change themselves for a short period of time, just as I think a coach can sometimes resonate with certain players and get good results. And sometimes due to a random confluence of events the majority of players can buy into a system have immediate results and they become sort of fannatical about following the coaches philosophy. As an example Darryl Sutter seems very good at getting players to do this. Look at what he got out of the Flames and Kings. Those were not Stanley Cup teams. However it doesn’t last, you are simply not going to a have a meetings or hypnotize a player who is 25 a millionaire with a 7 year contract and say “hey Johnny you have great talent but aren’t quite motivated enough so to get great results we are going to spur you on to do better and unlock the secret that has been holding you back.” It simply doesnt work like that. Peters message is working, he is getting exceptional results from a good team. it won’t last forever it might not last till next year but hopefully can run through June.
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