6 Life Lessons Jordan Spieth Taught Me in 2015

Sep 24, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Jordan Spieth reacts after putting the ninth green during the first round of the Tour Championship by Coca-Cola at East Lake Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

Be Humble

It’s hard to believe that a kid three years younger than me taught me how to be humble, but watching Spieth this season was something special. It’s easy for the TOUR pros to get caught up in the fame and fortune, especially someone Spieth’s age, but he’s kept his head on a swivel since his first day on TOUR.

No matter how triumphant he is at tournaments, Jordan has never taken full credit for his success. It’s always a “we” effort with him. The “we” consists of everyone in #TeamJordan, from his caddie Michael Greller to his family and friends. He doesn’t forget those close to him no matter how bright the spotlight is.

When asked what he would do with his winnings, Spieth responded in typical Spieth fashion (per FTW):

"“What it allows me to do is, it allows me to now even more so, take care of the people that have given me this position and allowed this to happen. Like I always say, it is a team effort. A lot of behind the scenes work goes in when we’re at home, when we’re in the early stages and on course here. “It’s fantastic. I have an opportunity now, with a year like this and a bonus like that, to celebrate and to share it with the people that have made it possible. And that’s kind of the plan. Our team did an unbelievable job this year. Everything was exactly how we needed it to be to peak at the right times. If we can continue to do that, then we’ll have more seasons like this.”"

He doesn’t act like he’s above the game or make it about himself, but about the people who made it possible. Which brings me to the next lesson.

Next: Surround Yourself in Good Company