Believing in the power of “Yet” will shift your mindset from Fixed (I can’t do this) to Growth (I can’t do this yet).
Here is how you can break it down.
The “Power of Yet” Concept
Frame “Yet” as a bridge between where you are now and where you want to be.
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The Problem: When you say “I can’t do this skill,” you are saying that you have hit a ceiling.
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The Solution: By adding “Yet,” you change the sentence from a conclusion into a plan.
Example: “I’m not good at my weak foot.” → “I’m not good at my weak foot yet.”
Use Your “Brain Muscle”
You understand that you need to train your body to get faster or stronger. Your brain works the same way:
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Every time you struggle with a new skill or a tactical concept, you are actually building a neural connection .
- The struggle isn’t a sign of failure; it is the feeling of the brain “lifting weights.”
If you find a skill easy, you aren’t growing; if you find it hard, you are in the “learning zone.”
Practice Using “Yet” at Training
Practice Using “Yet” at Training
To use “Yet” at training use these three strategies:
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How to apply it
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Reframing
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Whenever you feel frustrated, force yourself to vocalise the word “Yet.”
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Focus on Process
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Break a “Can’t” into smaller “Not Yets.” For example If you can’t do a step-over, focus on just the foot-roll first.
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Growth Logs
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Ask yourself to name one thing you couldn’t do at the start of the season that you can do now.
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The Message:
“Your talent is your starting point, but your effort is your ceiling.”
The Goal:
Remember that working on weaknesses is not a sign of failure, it is the sign of a professional.
Remember that working on weaknesses is not a sign of failure, it is the sign of a professional.
Go Well,
Dr. Jeff Kemp OAM
Board Director Gold Coast United FC
