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17th Aug 2026

Why Jim Harbaugh Says Team Comes Third

Jim Harbaugh, the coach of the Los Angeles Chargers, has a unique take on team priorities: he believes you should put your team third. That's right, not first. He thinks if you’re running yourself ragged or neglecting your family, you can’t give your best to your team. A good job shouldn’t make you sacrifice your well-being or your loved ones. It’s all about taking care of yourself and your family first, so you can bring your best self to work. What’s your take on this? Let me know on jamesabrown.net!

Takeaways:

  • Jim Harbaugh emphasizes putting your family and well-being ahead of your team.
  • Neglecting personal life for work can lead to burnout and affect your performance.
  • It's important to take care of yourself to bring your best self to work.
  • A good job should not require sacrificing personal relationships for professional success.
  • You should prioritize your health and loved ones to succeed in both life and work.
  • Balancing work and personal life is crucial for long-term happiness and productivity.

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  • Los Angeles Chargers


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This is the Daily note from jamesabrown.net Jim Harbaugh, the Los Angeles Chargers coach, tells his players something Put the team third.

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Or maybe fourth sounds backwards.

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Maybe because coaches and bosses often say our team comes first, but not Harbaugh.

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In his eyes, that would be irresponsible because your team or your co workers don't get the best of you.

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If if your family feels neglected or you're running yourself ragged and a good job with a good boss shouldn't ask you to sacrifice yourself and the people you love to prove you care about what you do.

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That's why I think Jim is right.

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Take care of you and yours, because that's the only way to bring the best of both worlds to work with you.

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What do you think?

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Let me know on jamesabrown.net on that note.

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I'm James A.

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Brown and as always, be well.

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