DWYSYWD: the integrity standard that builds champions
Integrity isn’t just about being honest; it’s about showing up, doing the work, and holding yourself accountable when no one is watching. At Major League Mindset, we live by a simple but powerful acronym: DWYSYWD—Do What You Say You Will Do. This mantra isn’t just a catchy phrase; it’s a guiding principle that separates those who dream from those who dominate. As Larry Winget puts it, “Every time you’re tempted to slack off or do or be a little less than you could, remember that you are a person of integrity who lives by the simple creed: do what you said you would do, when you said you would do it, the way you said you would do it.”
Success is Built in the Unseen Moments
It’s easy to stay motivated when people are watching, but what about when no one is holding you accountable? That’s where DWYSYWD comes in. It’s a personal contract with yourself—a commitment that if you say you’re going to do something, you follow through with full effort and focus. Success isn’t built on good intentions or empty promises. It’s built in the unseen moments—the early morning workouts, the extra mindset reps, the unseen discipline that adds up over time. The best athletes don’t wait until they feel like doing the work; they do it because they said they would.
The Power of Following Through
"Do what you said you would do." This is about trust—trust in yourself, trust from your teammates, and trust from those who believe in you. The moment you start breaking small promises to yourself—skipping workouts, cutting corners in practice, slacking on mental training—you create doubt in your own mind. Champions don’t let that happen. Every time you show up when you say you will, you build confidence. Every time you execute on a commitment, no matter how small, you reinforce a winning mindset.
Own Your Time, Own Your Habits
Time is a reflection of priorities. If you say you're going to train at 6 AM, show up at 6 AM. If you commit to a daily visualization routine, stick with it. It’s easy to push things off, saying “I’ll get to it later,” but later turns into tomorrow, and tomorrow turns into never. At Major League Mindset, we teach athletes to own their time and their habits. Success isn’t about waiting for the perfect moment—it’s about taking action, now. When you create a habit of executing on time, you develop a powerful trait: reliability.
How You Do One Thing is How You Do Everything
It’s not just about following through; it’s about how you follow through. Cutting corners kills confidence. If you commit to 100 swings in the cage, make every rep count. If you promise to study film, do it with focus. If you say you’ll work on your mindset, engage fully. The way you approach small tasks reflects how you’ll handle big moments. Champions don’t just do the work—they do it with purpose, intensity, and pride.
DWYSYWD: The Path to Confidence and Success
When you live by DWYSYWD, confidence skyrockets. You no longer need motivation because you trust yourself. You know that when you set a goal, you’ll execute. You become the type of athlete who isn’t just talented, but disciplined, accountable, and consistent. That’s what separates the greats from everyone else. Integrity is about self-respect. If you don’t keep promises to yourself, why should anyone else believe in you? Champions don’t just set goals—they do the work, on time, the right way.
Are You Living By DWYSYWD?
Ask yourself: Are you following through on the commitments you make to yourself? Are you taking action when you say you will? Are you executing the right way, or just going through the motions? If the answer isn’t a resounding yes, it’s time to level up. Success isn’t built on talent alone—it’s built on discipline, integrity, and the DWYSYWD standard. Every day, you have a choice: will you do what you said you would do?
