What if you approached your day like a high-stakes game and then studied the tape to refine your strategy?
When I played basketball at Texas Tech University, part of our daily routine was watching tapes (yes, VCR-type tapes) of previous games or upcoming opponents.
It made us better.
It wasn’t motivational fluff.
Believe me, some of those sessions were brutal.
While I can’t be sure about the act of watching the tape, postgame analysis is based on an ancient stoic philosophy.
It was actionable wisdom from Seneca, one of history’s greatest minds.
The Stoic philosopher asked himself pointed questions every night: “What did I do well? Where did I stumble? What can I improve tomorrow?”
It wasn’t a luxury—it was discipline.
This is where most people get tripped up.
Discipline is hard.
Hard.
But this is the discipline leaders need to build enduring success in multifamily.
Start small.
Use a journal.
Choose five minutes in the morning or evening.
Frame it as non-negotiable.
Evening reviews are golden because they allow reflection on decisions made, conflicts resolved, and unexpected challenges overcome.
Ask yourself: Did I empower my team? Was I proactive or reactive? Did I listen more than I spoke?
Morning reviews can set a purposeful tone.
You’re not just entering the day but priming yourself for it.
What’s your highest priority?
What will you ignore?
These simple questions can transform an ordinary day into an intentional one.
Know this, discipline isn’t about perfection—it’s about showing up.
Leadership thrives on consistency, not heroics.
Over time, this daily practice builds clarity, self-awareness, and resilience.
“Your success is the sum of your days, so why let any of them go unexamined?” – Mike Brewer