ROCKET Goals

“When it comes to basketball, I was always the smallest kid on my team. I had a terrible, ugly, catapult shot from the time I was 14 because I wasn't strong enough to shoot over my head, and I had to reconstruct that over the summer and it was the worst three months of my life.” - Stephen Curry

Reconstruction is a painful but critical stage in reaching your ROCKET Goals. Like Steph Curry, you might be too small to make the team, too old to get the call, too unknown to get the followers. Your body might fail, your family might move on, your rocket might literally blow up! However, these moments are not signs of the end, but a golden invitation to “reconstruction camp”.

What does reconstruction camp look like? Obviously the tactics will differ greatly depending on what skills you are rebuilding and/or creating - but the routine is familiar from discipline to discipline.

What does reconstruction camp look like? Obviously the tactics will differ greatly depending on what skills you are rebuilding and/or creating - but the routine is familiar from discipline to discipline.

5 Keys to a Great Training Camp:

1. Enter Training Camp Mode
Training camp is a time set apart for reconstruction and reworking your game. It's about dedicating yourself fully to the process of improvement. This means creating a mindset shift, where you're fully focused on growth and development.

2. Identify Your Weaknesses
Before you can improve, you need to know what needs work. Reconstruction begins with being honest with yourself about your shortcomings. Seek feedback from mentors, coaches, or peers. Use this information to create a targeted plan for improvement.

3. Set Clear, Measurable Goals
Once you know what needs work, set specific goals for your training camp. For example, "Improve free throw accuracy from 70% to 85% in 30 days." Take time to Remember your Future Self and zero in on the ONE thing you absolutely must improve. 

4. Embrace Discomfort and Repetition
Growth happens outside your comfort zone. Like Curry's "worst three months," expect discomfort as you break down old habits and build new ones. Embrace the repetition required to rewire your muscle memory and thought patterns.

5. Track Progress and Adjust
Regularly assess your progress towards your goals. Keep detailed records of your training sessions and performance. Be willing to adjust your approach if you're not seeing the desired results. Remember, the path to improvement is rarely linear.

Remember, a great training camp is about more than just physical skills. It's about mental toughness, resilience, and the willingness to reinvent yourself. Whether you're an athlete, entrepreneur, artist, or professional in any field, these principles can help you turn periods of reconstruction into opportunities for breakthrough growth.

As you embark on your own "reconstruction camp," keep Steph Curry's story in mind. Those painful months of rebuilding his shot laid the foundation for him to become one of the greatest shooters in NBA history. Your journey of reconstruction could be the key to unlocking your full potential and achieving your ROCKET Goals.