The Daily Stoic How Stoic Thinking Built a Super Bowl Team | Les Snead (Los Angeles Rams GM)
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Oct 15, 2025 
In this engaging conversation, Les Snead, General Manager of the Los Angeles Rams, shares insights from his journey in building a Super Bowl-winning team. He discusses his 'panic rules' for calm decision-making during chaos and the importance of aggressive strategies in winning rather than just preventing losses. Snead also reflects on avoiding complacency after success, emphasizing the significance of focusing on individual excellence and long-term goals while filtering out social media noise.
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Avoid Microwaving Progress
- Don't expect instant fixes; prefer slow, reliable processes over quick wins.
- Evolve your rules and let time and experience bake improvements rather than microwaving results.
How The Rams Retooled After Near Misses
- After their initial Super Bowl run the Rams retooled, trading for Matthew Stafford to maximize the window.
- They rebuilt defense with rookie-contract players and kept veterans on offense to sustain competitiveness.
Lead Changes How Teams Think
- Leading with a lead often shifts teams to 'not to lose' thinking which reduces aggression.
- Playing tied or behind encourages coaching and actions aimed at winning, not preserving a margin.
