Kara Lawson: Handle Hard Better

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  • Опубликовано: 4 июл 2022
  • Coach is back with another motivational speech. This time she reminds us that things don't get easier in life, we just become better equipped to handle them. Stay tuned as we get started with our 2022-23 season with big expectations! OFFICIAL MERCH: karaera.com
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  • @MissAmberlee1
    @MissAmberlee1 Год назад +188

    This is the positive, non toxic way to tell someone to " toughen up" I appreciate it, immensely.

    • @overreacting_mom2991
      @overreacting_mom2991 Год назад +8

      So over these coaches that yell like fools

    • @tuckertech
      @tuckertech Год назад +6

      Precisely. And it resonates so much better.

    • @CDeeez94
      @CDeeez94 9 месяцев назад +5

      Precisely. It gives a reason and an explanation as to why someone should "toughen up."

  • @terilaird6634
    @terilaird6634 2 месяца назад +4

    Handling hard things better makes things seem easier! 😉

  • @mscott112175
    @mscott112175 4 месяца назад +59

    In less than 3 minutes, she gave more wisdom than 4 years of classes. Bravo. 👏🏼 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🙏🏼 Sent this to my kids immediately.

  • @gothomps
    @gothomps Месяц назад +3

    Every teenager needs to watch this, truer words have never been spoken.

  • @theGuy1275
    @theGuy1275 Год назад +37

    My 7-year old heard this and said, "huh, I always thought it was easier to be a grown-up." Glad she threw in the parenting reference 🤣

  • @barbarakoropatnicki5289
    @barbarakoropatnicki5289 2 месяца назад +18

    The Lord never said life would be easy on earth, it won't. We will all go through life's struggles, down days, up days. It was no easy for Him, it won't be easy for us. Never give up no matter what or how hard.

    • @JokeritWasTaken
      @JokeritWasTaken 2 месяца назад

      Bahahshim Yahawah Bahahshim Yahawashi, Bahahshim Ruach Hako'desh ✝️

  • @mirendacan1
    @mirendacan1 2 месяца назад +17

    I sent this to my daughter who's playing for a D3 school in GA. She's having a hard freshmen year in the clasroom and on the court. Then I realized that's what I'm planning. I'm planning on life getting easier for myself in 2 years, but the reality is that it will probably get harder. So, I'm going to play the video again. This time for myself.

  • @JasonStiff
    @JasonStiff 2 месяца назад +40

    I awoke this morning and turned on my TV, which was on ESPN. A feature on Coach Lawson and this speech was already playing, and I watched the rest of it. It may not be possible to have such an important philosophy expressed in a more succinct way. I then watched the full video, and I encourage everyone to do the same. Thank you to Coach Lawson and to the person who thought to record and later to share her speech with everyone. I'm always going to root for you.

    • @fearlessbasketball711
      @fearlessbasketball711 Месяц назад +2

      Do you have a full video link?

    • @JasonStiff
      @JasonStiff Месяц назад

      @@fearlessbasketball711 ruclips.net/video/pFkXskIqXW4/видео.html

  • @SoldierMedic52
    @SoldierMedic52 2 месяца назад +22

    Pat is smiling at the woman that Kara Lawson has become❤

  • @gennamerrick5691
    @gennamerrick5691 2 месяца назад +17

    I showed this to my 6th graders today and I'm really hoping they took the message to heart!

  • @d.yerushalmi4329
    @d.yerushalmi4329 Год назад +441

    This young coach is worth an entire college degree...these players will learn more from her than all of the professors combined.

    • @jerryjanik480
      @jerryjanik480 Год назад +15

      Her family's damn proud of her I know her and uncle

    • @kankys_1980
      @kankys_1980 Год назад +4

      Couldn't agree more! This type of mindset, is unique, she should get a full college classroom, if she doesn't has one already.

    • @lamontwilliams1843
      @lamontwilliams1843 Год назад

      Lies

    • @dougkleyn3326
      @dougkleyn3326 Год назад +9

      Coach Lawson's speech is excellent, but Yerushalmi's comment is ridiculous, "an entire college degree" from Duke? Really? Coach Lawson is going to teach the players more than their pre-med professors? You may be an anti-intellectual, however, Coach Lawson is obviously not. Coach Lawson is encouraging her players to embrace challenges, including their academics. Why can't you acknowledge the power of her speech without putting down Duke University? The "colleges are useless" trope is getting old. And she is 41, very nice of you to call that young, I agree with you there.

    • @BennyNLoki
      @BennyNLoki Год назад +2

      Her message is very good, but let's not get carried away.

  • @rcastillo06
    @rcastillo06 2 месяца назад +29

    Coach, this is EXACTLY what we all needed to hear. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

  • @tyronejohnson2681
    @tyronejohnson2681 2 месяца назад +8

    One of the greatest speeches I ever heard

  • @yvettegonzales3989
    @yvettegonzales3989 Год назад +20

    Single mom! Truth spoken Kara! Handle hard and in all situations give thanks and praise Jesus.

  • @FromDaGate22
    @FromDaGate22 12 дней назад

    Kara Lawson for President 🙏💪

  • @Shestylez1988
    @Shestylez1988 10 дней назад

    I needed this today at age 39! She just coached me in life❤❤❤

  • @kylebemis8672
    @kylebemis8672 2 месяца назад +5

    Ms Lawson is changing peoples lives!! I sent to my son’s team… this 3 minutes should be heard by EVERY young person in the world!

  • @Brndndutton
    @Brndndutton 2 дня назад +1

    Perfectly Put. 💙
    This is much needed for everyone on this planet…….

  • @alexandergallant6444
    @alexandergallant6444 4 дня назад

    Excellent presentation by Coach Kara Lawson on how you navigate through life.

  • @sadiqqdaoud4210
    @sadiqqdaoud4210 2 месяца назад +4

    This made me cry a grown middle aged man. God wanted me to see this Coach Lawson!! Thank you!!

  • @douglaslippertindy
    @douglaslippertindy Год назад +9

    When I see young leaders like this, I KNOW our world will be just fine, with them in charge. Thanks, coach.

  • @christinedunning8463
    @christinedunning8463 Год назад +62

    This was incredibly inspiring. I’ve just finished six months of chemo, and the consistent thing I e heard from friends, medical staff etc is how well I handled it. I did - because I knew I would be better at the end, and that crying and being a victim doesn’t solve the issue. I took care of myself when I felt sick - but always looked for the positive. I got a therapist to help through the hardest moments, because I knew I’d need some support. You can tackle what’s in front of you. I know you can. Be good to yourself, you’re worth it!

    • @CDeeez94
      @CDeeez94 9 месяцев назад +1

      Glad to hear you got through your treatments. 🙏 You're a warrior and you fought through one of the hardest things a person can through. Keep inspiring others!

  • @stephaniepowers-tanguay6346
    @stephaniepowers-tanguay6346 Год назад +92

    Excellent message! I just showed this to my 12 yr old daughter. She struggles with various things due to ADHD and anxiety, and I worry about her ability to handle life as she gets older and life gets more difficult. I’m hoping she takes this message to heart and tries to handle hard better.

    • @christinedunning8463
      @christinedunning8463 Год назад +7

      Don’t just show her once. Make it into a daily mantra for her. “How are you going to do hard today?” “I’m going to do hard better.”

    • @walteradams494
      @walteradams494 Год назад +3

      She isn't alone. She can do great things. Trust me.her talent will reveal itself differently others but it's there. Trust me.

    • @m.bird.
      @m.bird. 2 месяца назад +1

      You have to show her how to though. The best way is with excersize, with sports, science fair, travel, all with good coaching and guidance for incremental wins. Get her to try new things where it's safe to fail. Just telling someone to "handle hard better" doesn't help them.

  • @monicakay9508
    @monicakay9508 2 месяца назад +7

    I cant emphasize enough how wise, encouraging and inspiring her words are. ❤

  • @Kenny02120
    @Kenny02120 Год назад +21

    so damn true. don’t get frustrated with slow progress. like climbing a mountain, don’t look at the top and say ‘damn, that’s so far away’. take it one step at a time and before you know it, you’ll be summiting

  • @ronaldboston4417
    @ronaldboston4417 Год назад +8

    Very well said coach. My kid could play for you any day or night. The easy bus didn't run in my neighborhood. Im glad it didn't.

  • @danahampton9615
    @danahampton9615 Год назад +189

    I can't stop listening to this speech! VERY well said and hopefully encouraging to all who hear it! Definitey encouraging to me and I'm forwarding on to my kids!!

    • @JenAnnWen
      @JenAnnWen Год назад +3

      Same here!

    • @44Stingray
      @44Stingray 5 месяцев назад +1

      Ditto!!

    • @ezriderdznutztillyomomzcomhome
      @ezriderdznutztillyomomzcomhome 2 месяца назад +1

      This is almost as good as the "you are not special" speech at a high school graduation. No one is special...you have to work to get there.

  • @repottedchangeforbetter5926
    @repottedchangeforbetter5926 Год назад +8

    "Make yourself someone who handles hard well!" That's a LIFE lesson right there!!!

  • @theoutdoorreport
    @theoutdoorreport 7 месяцев назад +1

    I had my Jr. High Football team watch this, twice. Players now come up to me and say, "Hey coach, when is the easy bus coming around?" I answer, "NEVER!". Appreciate these words of wisdom.

  • @Abbeylicious888
    @Abbeylicious888 20 дней назад

    I wish like hell that I would have had someone like this tell me all of these things in my youth. 💗💗💗💗💗🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @657449
    @657449 Год назад +6

    This is something I wish I was told 60 years ago when I was a teen. I learned the lesson the hard way.

  • @blessed1231
    @blessed1231 2 месяца назад +3

    This is nothing but the TRUTH!!!

  • @amandag430
    @amandag430 2 месяца назад +2

    I watched the feature on ESPN this weekend on this speech. I have not been able to get it out of my head. I wish I had heard this years ago. Life changing for me.

  • @deliberateperformance8747
    @deliberateperformance8747 Месяц назад

    Pain and Struggle are the key parts of growth, but they do not need to include suffering. Many believe being uncomfortable is not right and hence wait until they are comfortable. Kara you hit the target, DON'T WAIT. Run towards the challenge (pain and struggle). Fun, joy, and gratitude come from focusing on what went well, often surrounded by pain and struggle. I love George Mumford's analogy of the hurricane. In the eye, the center of the hurricane, it is all calm, but outside the eye, the winds are howling.

  • @peterwilden2162
    @peterwilden2162 9 месяцев назад +4

    I used this clip as part of my orientation talk to our first-year medical students.

  • @brownrl
    @brownrl 3 месяца назад +2

    sitting at the bus stop waiting for the easy bus.... #priceless!

  • @rogerwijesuriya7511
    @rogerwijesuriya7511 2 месяца назад

    Don't rest in the middle.Rest at the end.Keep on teaching good life lessons for their journey.

  • @zenni3493
    @zenni3493 2 месяца назад +1

    You can tell she’s been through it, her voice says it all.

  • @aliciabsweet3172
    @aliciabsweet3172 2 месяца назад +1

    This is so true! It never gets easier, we just get stronger, smarter, and more resilient. Thank you!

  • @wosully
    @wosully 2 месяца назад +1

    True, and well articulated. We need to raise the next generation to understand this.

  • @HeatherByron
    @HeatherByron Год назад +4

    I have listened to this over and over...it is now written on my white board at work giving Kara the credit. One of the best messages I have heard in a LONG time!

  • @skooshoes2712
    @skooshoes2712 Месяц назад +1

    thank you,,I think people missed the part about "preparing",,,, that helps us handle hard better.

  • @danflak2370
    @danflak2370 2 месяца назад +2

    Excellent message and what truth and wisdom in under 3 minutes!

  • @corybraswell510
    @corybraswell510 2 месяца назад +1

    I can only hope she comes home one day.... This is the type leadership the Lady Vol program needs!

  • @AliciaMendiola-ki1lq
    @AliciaMendiola-ki1lq 2 месяца назад +2

    Thank you so much for this!! I believe this is something that can truly make a difference.

  • @RiinyDit
    @RiinyDit 22 дня назад

    If you have a meaningful pursuit in life, it will never be easy. That idea was expressed perfectly

  • @sheilag6530
    @sheilag6530 Год назад +24

    They just played this on WGN in Chicago the other morning. I loved it so much that I had to find it on You Tube to hear it again. And then I listened to some more of her video clips. Coach Kara is amazing. She is giving such a positive gift to her players and to people like myself who have heard about her inspirational speeches. You have a wonderful gift! Thank you for sharing your wisdom.

  • @HelloItsmekaz
    @HelloItsmekaz 2 месяца назад +2

    This is excellent advice for anyone and everyone no matter who you are and what you do. I've found in my life that this is so, so valid. Thank you very much for the reminder.

  • @Swampcoach
    @Swampcoach Год назад +5

    When is your book coming out, Kara Lawson? The world needs this now!

  • @williefunk3412
    @williefunk3412 2 месяца назад +1

    Man… this is real.

  • @user-xl4wx4lh8w
    @user-xl4wx4lh8w 2 месяца назад

    Endure hardness as a good solider! I was spelled bound listening to this!! I have sent this video to my children and friend's also. I spoke to my daughter in law about her marriage situation with my son. This message crosses all avenue's and roads!

  • @anikarodriguez5178
    @anikarodriguez5178 2 месяца назад +2

    Wow. This was amazingly said.

  • @MigueldeJesus
    @MigueldeJesus 2 месяца назад +1

    Great life message and foundational lesson For us all, especially our youthful future leaders. Don’t wish or hope for easier, strive to get better. Put in the work and select better coaches and mentors!

  • @nickcarita
    @nickcarita Месяц назад

    Apparently I'm late to this video, but this is SO good! Too many of us, me included at times, looks for the easy way out or thinks, "if I can just gut this out, it will get easier", and it never does. "If you have a meaningful pursuit in life, it will NEVER be easy". THANK YOU, COACH LAWSON! So good!

  • @pdizzleaytch7014
    @pdizzleaytch7014 Год назад +3

    Pat Summit would be so damn proud!!!!

  • @user-qj3hw8fq5d
    @user-qj3hw8fq5d 10 месяцев назад +1

    I watch this frequently……it hits home …..what a great speech!!!!!!!

  • @patricialatham4478
    @patricialatham4478 Год назад +6

    She just hit the nail on the head!!!! And as you get older and have more things going in your life, it's like you are juggling Big Time! But take one day at a time and the Good Lord everyday for His help in handling all you have! Loved this from Kara, gave me something to think about... even at 68 years old, it's not easy! Everyday you have more to get done and your body says No, not today! Thank you Kara for that motivation, I needed it!

  • @carolc6364
    @carolc6364 Год назад +2

    I also have learned that “hard” is not the same as bad. It’s just hard.

  • @danielgarland9838
    @danielgarland9838 2 месяца назад

    Incredible motivational clip! I was already bought into it and at 68 step up and challenge myself to be a better version of myself constantly! I have shared this and the sport center clip to a lot of people that I care about! I give my oxygen to the people that are winners and that I can learn from! Thank you Coach Lawson! #letsgoin24!!

  • @FrankMontrohomes
    @FrankMontrohomes Год назад +6

    Love it!! Hard work is the basic foundation of success. Without it , you will never maximize your potential. Love this perspective

  • @chrisallen3048
    @chrisallen3048 2 месяца назад +2

    I love this message thank you Kara Lawson

  • @soggysunshine8700
    @soggysunshine8700 6 месяцев назад +1

    What I like to say is “It’ll get better” rather than “It’ll get easier”

  • @user-lt4og3np6q
    @user-lt4og3np6q 5 месяцев назад

    Hard is good for everyone. God never gives us anything we cannot handle. God is always there to help you when you need it.

  • @LRobichauxIV
    @LRobichauxIV Месяц назад

    Yay!! Preach sista.

  • @hannahkelliott1722
    @hannahkelliott1722 Год назад

    I can't listen to a lot of people for a long time but I could Listen to Kara forever

  • @vanadydaniels416
    @vanadydaniels416 2 месяца назад +1

    Amen!

  • @bballer2324ify
    @bballer2324ify 2 месяца назад

    This message needs to be shared with the anxious and depressed Gen Z generation

  • @duanegray4385
    @duanegray4385 Год назад +26

    POWERFUL MESSAGE. I sent this to all three of my kids. My oldest recently graduated college and looking for a job. My twins just graduated high school and will be off to college. They all needed to hear this as they journey through life

    • @gloriaofford4474
      @gloriaofford4474 10 месяцев назад +1

      Wonderful...a much needed talk with our young, but it's really for everyone. She spoke the truth.

  • @diczuchry4382
    @diczuchry4382 Год назад +2

    This is what we need… truth! Sharing this with all the young & old, life is hard, prepare yourself!

  • @jackiejohnson4229
    @jackiejohnson4229 Год назад +4

    GO AHEAD COACH speak the truth! LOVE THIS

  • @Rick_Iz
    @Rick_Iz Месяц назад

    This is phenomenal 🏆

  • @bpaloni
    @bpaloni Год назад +11

    THIS IS EXCELLENT!!!
    Thank you for sharing this... perfectly said.

  • @joepotocki4656
    @joepotocki4656 10 месяцев назад

    Great speech. To those of us that have banged around a bit may have to listen to this 10 times a day but a message worth hearing

  • @Qfunkyfresh
    @Qfunkyfresh Год назад +15

    Our SVP at my company played this speech at our Sales Conference this year. So inspiring and real!

  • @thebossman60
    @thebossman60 Год назад +16

    Just shared this with my 15 year old daughter. Such a great lesson.

  • @johnmarsh8344
    @johnmarsh8344 4 месяца назад

    Just cried watching this. I been struggling to find a job for a long time now. Had to move back in with my parents. It's rough. But I'm trying. This was right on time. I'm grateful I saw it. And I'm grateful I found this via Mirin Fader's awesome piece on Coach Lawson in The Ringer.

  • @supshweta
    @supshweta Месяц назад

    Wonderfully said

  • @KhachikYetenekyan
    @KhachikYetenekyan Год назад +2

    A LOT of food for thought! Thank you coach Dawson for the wise words!

  • @cynthiahager2974
    @cynthiahager2974 4 месяца назад

    I am a high school teacher. All of my students are going to see this .... at least once! (Maybe once a day?)

  • @braylenjohnson-ic2hx
    @braylenjohnson-ic2hx 2 месяца назад +1

    thanks for the encouragement!

  • @morriskellybrew1209
    @morriskellybrew1209 2 месяца назад

    I love this message I am trying to spread this message.

  • @trishkincaid
    @trishkincaid Год назад +6

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE This!!! I wish everyone could hear her. I wish I could have heard this when I was young. We grow up thinking “I can’t wait until it’s easier.” “After I do this, it will be easier.” “When I get this, it will be easier.” But it’s not. It never will be. And that’s ok.

  • @janetelliott8157
    @janetelliott8157 Месяц назад

    I love this message so much! So many people are waiting for easy! Thank you for sharing this!

  • @christinajanvier8207
    @christinajanvier8207 Год назад +7

    OMG! I wish somebody had told me this in high school, not just college! My life may have been totally different instead I had to learn this over many years. This speech is GOLD!!

  • @josephjenkins5451
    @josephjenkins5451 Год назад +8

    I needed this and I have saved this everywhere I could on my phone. I never want to lose this message.

  • @user-si7zn9ed8w
    @user-si7zn9ed8w 9 месяцев назад

    Coach Kara Lawsons motivational speech is a wonderful lesson and it spoke to me. When you want to achieve your goals, it can’t be handed to you, but you learn how to surpass the hardship. You cannot learn what is handed to you. But to be better, you find the courage, the strength, and the integrity to surpass that hardship. When you want something, you will find a way to defeat it. It won’t be easy and that’s ok.

  • @mike1003051
    @mike1003051 Год назад +1

    One of the best speeches ever!!

  • @salyol7
    @salyol7 Год назад +4

    Life is not as easy when your health changes as you get old but there are good days

  • @coachdonahue6272
    @coachdonahue6272 10 месяцев назад

    Coach Lawson, you're a rock-star! Keep inspiring, coaching, motivating. You are a treasured gift!

  • @mwpthepodcast
    @mwpthepodcast Год назад +2

    Well said coach this is tangible hard truth that can be used to succeed. Whoever needs to hear this I hope you heard her!! Keep going coach

  • @shanesmith2812
    @shanesmith2812 Год назад +4

    I shared this with our FRC FIRST Robotics Team 4931. We will be using this as our theme and goal for this year. We will be the team “That handles hard well”. Thank you Coach Lawson!

  • @SusanRosen-kj1rn
    @SusanRosen-kj1rn 24 дня назад

    Love this!

  • @SuzanneHunter-og6dp
    @SuzanneHunter-og6dp Год назад +1

    This is an amazing speech, so well said very profound, I sent to my 3 grown sons.

  • @lisacook8699
    @lisacook8699 Год назад

    Our Duaghter early enlisted to Navy in her Junior year at High school..She did bc She thought She would make a difference in the World..& She didn't know what to pursue in College & help with GI College bill so She can pursue College..She thought it would give her good foundation for Life...which it has with personal setbacks while She was in C school & experienced some sexual abuse from her Navy freinds.
    Long story short..Their Carrier is supposed to come back to Norfolk & She is trying to pursue taking a College class while She's still working on Base when they get back to US...
    I sent Her & fellow Shipmate Freinds link to your video & uplifting message..
    Thank You Kara for All you do for your Basketball Team & our young Ladies..
    Your message is so Meaningful!
    With Thanks & Love,
    Lisa Cook ❤

  • @9edward
    @9edward 5 дней назад

    I love this sooooooo much ❤

  • @gosh0017
    @gosh0017 Год назад

    This is amazing! I just showed this to my 13 yr old son. He really struggles. Thank you alot! Karen,

  • @denyss3476
    @denyss3476 Год назад

    I'm an older person, not seeking career opportunities, but she makes so much sense, i get it. If her students listens to her words of wisdom, they will do well in their lives overall. 🤗😍

  • @g.i.azilla3557
    @g.i.azilla3557 4 месяца назад

    That is some great words from a basketball coach
    Total respect for her

  • @ayeshamorin9236
    @ayeshamorin9236 Год назад +1

    True words that resonate no matter what age you are.

  • @stevekaye400
    @stevekaye400 Год назад +2

    This is hard to listen to. And no matter how many times I listen to it, it never gets easier. But I get more from it each and every time. Thanks Kara -- I get you, I get your message, and I appreciate both.