With the recent retirement of John Madden from broadcasting football we read stories of his career. It appears the coach has a bucket list also, but not like the one from the movie. I read this account from Jim Tunney, former NFL referee and now professional speaker (www.jimtunney.com)

After Coach Madden retired, he became a sportscaster on CBS for NFL games. His partner was Pat Summerall. Madden said he and Summerall would ask each other before EVERY game, “Is your bucket full?” Meaning, did you do your homework on the players, coaches, formations and strategies so that you could help the viewer better understand the game they were about to see. That lesson on preparation remains paramount with me today. I will miss John Madden.

Today you read this and there are items on your things to do list. As you look at the list ask yourself, “is my bucket full?” In other words, did you do your homework? Are you ready and prepared for this day? What about your people?

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