If you are reading this in real time, you, like the rest of the world know, that last night was the Super Bowl. Seeing as our family is not a big sports family, the games leading up to the big game typically are not part of our normal viewing repertoire, but as a family we typically make a point to watch the Super Bowl, if only for the commercials.
This year we were invited to some friends house along with another couple, and we along with the kids watched the game running commentary on not just the game, but the commercials as well.
Although there are many who will attempt to analyze the game failing to recognize the high level of skill and talent the players, coaches and other staff have in reaching that level of success, I thought it important to focus on what I think is a takeaway we all can learn from and challenge ourselves with.
At halftime, both teams left the field with one leading the other on the scoreboard. Based on first half play, it was obvious the losing team was struggling to get their game sorted out as the other team dominated.
Obviously I, along with all of you, where not in the locker rooms during halftime, but I am pretty confident the following two conversations took place. For the team leading at the half, the discussion centered around keeping up what was being done, and not let your guard down and become overconfident in what had already occurred.
For me, the conversation that took place in the other locker room though it what I want to focus on for a minute here. No one wants to be losing, certainly not in the biggest game of the year. But here is a fact, it is not uncommon to find yourself in a situation, be it at work, life, or with family, where you feel like you are behind and others are winning where you struggle.
May I ask you a question?
What did you do at those times to make corrections to your plan so that you eventually came out ahead?
Within the context of sports, the coach on the team behind at the half most likely spoke to the team suggesting that each player reflect on the actions, plays, and movements made during the prior half, and seek ways to change their own response so that their individual play could effect positive change on the team as a whole.
We all know the team leading at the half did not exit the locker room intending to lose, their goal was to keep hold of and maintain the strides already made and add to it. Life has a funny way of moving the expected outcome and surprising everyone though.
Coming from behind and winning at that which you have set out to do is always great thing. Sometimes being behind is enough of a motivator to help you pull ahead.
This week, the challenge is simple. Identify an area of your life that you feel like you are not currently winning at, and start laying out some plans to change that outcome. Here is what I know for sure. Just like the team that was behind at the half, they emerged from the locker room with a plan to win. While I know you won’t always win at everything, when you choose to tackle that item you will make strides that has you coming out ahead in the end, even if you do not ultimately win. Speaking from experience, I know that those strides will impact your life for the positive and make you, a better you.
So go ahead, the pep talk is over, halftime has concluded. Get back out there on the field and start your journey to win.
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