Motion Offense

Motion offense is exciting — a constantly fluid way to play basketball 🏀 (or rugby 🏉). It is about understanding the plays, making reads on what is happening around you and having freedom to break the play and score.

For the last 40 years, I have always had a plan. I am constantly observing what is happening around me. I made reads and broke plays to achieve what I want for myself.

• In my 20s I wanted to leave the Balkans. I made reads that if I left before the war, my family would be in grave danger, and I would not be able to help. I decided to stay until the end of the war.
• That changed everything.
• I was playing motion offense. I just didn’t know that’s what it was called.

In my 40s, I started a business. I knew that having a wealth management team practice would be the right thing for my clients and me. I had a plan.

• Based on the situation around me, I made reads and adjusted that plan many times to get to a point where my business is now — a multi-generational business.
• My clients feel that if something happens to me, the team is there to take care of them and continue supporting, guarding, and growing their wealth.
• In the process we have built a team that leads itself and makes a positive impact on our clients and our community.
• Motion offense is part of my legacy.

🤩 Making Reads

Making reads means observing what’s happening and having freedom to break the plays and go in a different direction to accomplish the mission.

Why it matters: Most people are more comfortable playing defense, often on themselves. Good “readers” are successful because they adapt quickly to changing situations, rather than sticking to a plan that isn’t working.

• This skill is valuable whether you’re coaching, leading a team, or navigating daily life.

Simple analogy: It’s like being a detective who makes fast decisions.

• Look at the clues, figure out the situation, and choose your next move — all in real time.

In different contexts:

• Sports: A quarterback “reads” the defense to decide where to throw the ball.
• Business: A manager “reads” a meeting to know when to speak up or stay quiet.
• Social situations: You “read the room” to know if your joke will land.
• Gaming: Players “read” their opponents to predict their next move.

🏆 Adapt & Take Action

Observe without judgment.

Make reads on what the situation demands to accomplish the mission.

Adapt & change your strategy in real time.

This is how winners think.