In this episode of The Daily Coach: Sports Leadership Lessons, we revisit how Neil Diamond found breakthrough through awareness and quiet iteration. Facing the need for one defining song, he didn’t wait for momentum, he looked around long enough to notice inspiration in a simple photograph. His story teaches leaders that creativity isn’t unlocked by pressure or timelines, it’s unlocked by presence and action. Winning the inner draft means doing the reps, working the edits, and trusting the process before applause arrives. Breakthrough comes to those who stay aware, rewrite honestly, and act decisively when the spark appears.

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