Three hours.

That’s how long the rain delay lasted at the Miami Open.

We waited out the delay in our covered stadium seats, but I kept thinking about the players—stuck in the locker room with no control over when they’d return. What do they do during that time?

Some review gameplay. Some rest. Others might eat, hydrate, or just try to stay mentally in the zone.

But here’s the leadership gold: The players…

• Aren’t panicking.
• Aren’t blaming the weather.
• Are focused on how to show up better when they return.

What a metaphor for business!

You can influence what goes on in your business, but you can’t control everything.

Not your clients. Not your contractors. Not even your employees. (You can create a strong environment to support them, but ultimately, they control themselves.)

You only control you.

Your mindset. Your response. Your ability to adapt, reset, and keep moving forward.

That’s resilience.

If you’re always trying to control the uncontrollable, you’re wasting energy.

But if you’re learning how to pivot, reset, and respond with clarity?

You’re building muscle—the kind that will carry you through leadership storms far bigger than a three-hour rain delay.

Practice resilience, not perfection.

Because the most successful leaders are the ones who can thrive—even when the court is soaked.