{"id":54721,"date":"2022-05-02T11:52:55","date_gmt":"2022-05-02T18:52:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/2022\/05\/3-lessons-we-can-all-learn-from-stephen-curry\/"},"modified":"2022-05-02T11:52:55","modified_gmt":"2022-05-02T18:52:55","slug":"3-lessons-we-can-all-learn-from-stephen-curry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/3-lessons-we-can-all-learn-from-stephen-curry\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Lessons We Can All Learn from Stephen Curry"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\u201cFRESH IDEAS FROM THE BLACKLIGHT\u201d<\/strong><\/h3>\n
SBC\u2019s Weekly Newsletter for Professionals<\/h5>\n

As a high school sophomore, Stephen Curry was as far from the image of an NBA superstar as you could imagine. At 5\u20196\u2019\u2019 and 125 pounds, he was\u00a0the quintessential underdog<\/a> underestimated by all. The Golden State Warriors point guard is now a two-time MVP who has revolutionized the game. When he leapfrogged past Ray Allen\u2019s record for three-pointers in December 2021, Curry became the greatest shooter in NBA history.<\/p>\n

Sure, natural talent plays a significant role in his success. But many would argue that Curry\u2019s uncompromising work ethic has made him the player he is today. Elliot Weiss, professor emeritus at the UV Darden School of Business, recently analyzed Stephen Curry\u2019s training process and has distilled three lessons<\/a>\u00a0he thinks business leaders should embrace.<\/p>\n

Lesson One: Adopt a Kaizen Mindset<\/h3>\n

\"\"Kaizen is the Japanese word for continual process improvement.\u00a0Lasting change<\/a> requires discipline and dedication\u2014something this pro athlete has in spades. Curry works relentlessly\u2014and in many unconventional ways\u2014to improve his handling of the ball.<\/p>\n

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For the curious, the\u00a0Bleacher Report<\/a>\u00a0offers an in-depth look at some of the deep science and cutting-edge technology Curry uses to develop his perceptive powers. From training with strobe goggles to his regular floats in a sensory deprivation chamber, Curry is all-in on boosting his \u201cneurocognitive efficiency.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI teach and write on continuous process improvement, the relentless pursuit of creating value,\u201d Weiss explains. \u201cWe see Curry practicing this, trying relentlessly to improve.\u201d<\/p>\n

Lesson Two: Reduce Variability<\/h3>\n

In a business setting, variability can wreak havoc on product quality and customer satisfaction. It can also negatively impact revenue, cost, and margins. When you work continuously to improve your operations, says Weiss, you create strong processes to succeed even when unexpected variables show up.<\/p>\n

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\u201cAccuracy is nice, but precision is even better,\u201d Weiss says. \u201cIf you have a lot of variability, it\u2019s hard to figure out what\u2019s going wrong.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

By improving his precision, Stephen Curry strives for that same predictability. \u201cHe\u2019s trying to make the process more robust so when factors emerge beyond his control, such as when he is tired or the crowd is yelling, he is still able to get the same output,\u201d Weiss explains.<\/p>\n

Lesson Three: Never Stop Innovating<\/h3>\n

Consider the fates of once-stalwart companies such as Sears, Nokia, Xerox, and Blockbuster. In every case, a failure to innovate led to its demise.<\/p>\n

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In the\u00a0arena of basketball<\/a>, the three-pointer was a rare event before the 1980s. Back in 2000, a mere 16.7% of shots attempted were three-pointers. That figure jumped to nearly 40% in 2020. In basketball, as in business, customers’ expectations continue to evolve.<\/p>\n

\u201cHere you have a fellow who is at the top of the game, realizing that standing still is not an option,\u201d Weiss says of Curry. \u201cHe is still continuously improving based on data, effective analysis, and reducing variability.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have a saying that quality is the only race you lose by finishing,\u201d Weiss notes. \u201cAs soon as you stop improving, then someone is going to get better than you.\u201d<\/p>\n

Huzzah! You made it to the end of the post!<\/em><\/h4>\n

These lessons inspired by Stephen Curry appeared initially<\/em>\u00a0on\u00a0the Blacklight<\/a>, our weekly newsletter for professionals. At\u00a0<\/em>the Blacklight, we\u00a0aim to illuminate<\/a>\u00a0with every dispatch that lands in your inbox.\u00a0<\/em>If you\u2019re thirsty for guidance to help you slay it at work or as a student and move your goalposts closer,\u00a0sign up<\/a>\u00a0today!<\/em><\/p>\n

Image by Noah Salzman<\/a> (CC BY-SA 3.0<\/a>)<\/h6>\n

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