Super win = don’t ever give up!

The ongoing screams from last night’s Falcon fans at my house one would have never guessed that the other team could stay focused, keep playing and come from behind in overtime to WIN! Yet, the reality is that regardless of being the most down you may ever be in life it’s never TOO LATE to make a comeback. The misnomer is that most of us will think this is easy to say and believe if you’re Tom Brady. Yet, the amazing news, even for the Falcons the day after, is that you are the one that decides whether you keep going or throw in the towel!

I can’t fathom the halftime conversation or screams that erupted in the Patriot’s locker room when you’re down 21-3. Regardless of whether Coach Bill unleashed it the reality is that a team decided to play like there was still hope and what happens in the moment definitely matters. How often do you get down, frustrated and mad at yourself and instead of allowing this to motivate you to step up, rise up and do it, instead you go back to bed or live on the couch.

How is it possible to ‘choke’ in the big game when clearly it’s yours to lose? The more interesting conversation would have been in the Falcon locker room when you know that the team you’re facing is more than capable of coming back at you! One of life’s challenges or moment of opportunity is when you believe that you’re on top and it becomes too easy to be complacent or even lazy thinking you’ve arrived? The reality is that winners make it happen when they are losing and the crowd is already to check out and go home.

I agree that being frustrated at work, home or with your personal life doesn’t seem the same as the super bowl, yet your life truly is the ‘Big Game’ that the world is watching. I get it personally that I’m not going to win any ratings game with millions watching. Yet, for individuals, that are average moms and dads, what you choose to do in the quiet moments of doubt and despair will determine the future for your family and your little one(s)!

Talent comes in different shapes and sizes whether that’s on the field or more importantly in your home, school or work place! So how does one make your life be on the same par as the playoffs regardless of whether that’s in the NFL, MLB or the record breaking Open in Phoenix with temps in the 70’s? It’s unfortunate that we as society put more importance on celebs, sports icons or the super wealthy High Tech ‘gods’ then a young mommy who is working full time, going to school part time and trying to rock her world?

I had a close friend die this last week doing something that he loved! His belief and faith says that he’s in the better place. Yet, a wife, a son, a daughter and a little church feel left behind and overwhelmed. How is it possible after a horrific tragedy like this to keep going and not scream out to God, family and friends the proverbial WHY and it’s not fair! The reality is that we do scream out to God and express our despair, disappointment and anger to each other and ourselves. My hope and prayer is that this would move us to keep going, not quit and see that life is more than a football game but is lived in the little things of a goodbye hug or kiss and the tucking of a little child into bed.

Live life like you are a super winner even when you lose the game knowing that your life is more than that!