It is easy to look at the game of sports and say that there are no real lessons to learn. However, I would argue that there are several great lessons to learn from this year’s NFL. The Patriots won 18 straight games in an era where a player might be with you one season and gone the next. Or even one game and gone the next. One thing that has stood out to me is that they have all stressed a sense of team first. They have also stressed a sense of win today and tomorrow will take care of itself. Focus on improvement. They have not always won pretty but they have won. Whether you like his demeanor or not Bill Belichick has proven that he can develop a philosophy that coaches and players will rally around. Win today. What can we learn? Today does matter. Why? My mother put to me this way” you put on the cupboard shelf today the meals of tomorrow.” Yea what we build and create might not come into play right away but in time those become valuable you don’t want to cook one day and find the cabinets bare. Fortunately, as long as we are alive, we can keep putting away for tomorrow.
The other lesson learned is show up and play hard. The NY Giants were not given a chance by many to win the Super Bowl this year. Although I knew (hoped) it would be a good game, I thought the outcome would be the Patriots in the end. However, the Giants showed why you must show up every game. The game of football is about opportunities and making the most of them. The Giants stayed in the game, made the most of every opportunity and in the end played the game the needed in order to win. The lesson for us, simple...you can’t ”win” if you don’t show up. The preparation must be good, a game plan must be worked out, but nothing happens until you step out on the field. What a game to watch; full of excitement and wonder until the last 2 seconds. How about our lives? Are we preparing correctly for our next opportunity, do we have a game plan? If we do, Great! But remember nothing happens until we take that first step. Not only do we have to “get into the game” but we must keep fighting to the last. So, it’s time to show up and step up. This is your Super Season.
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Keep up the excellent work Mr. Campbell!
I haven't decided whether not to forgive you for discussing the giants... i lost alot of money on them :( money I didnt even have! I'm missing our training sessions for senate.. you are one of my few superiors I don't dread listening to. Take care of yourself.
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