The winning coaches and players in last weekend’s college and professional football games all had to adapt to challenging situations. The coaches had good game plans, but those were mostly tested by their opponent’s strategies and performances. Many of the winning players discovered themselves behind on the scoreboard but found the strength to win without grandstanding in the end zone or blowing kisses to the crowd. It’s always good to have a game plan, but without a Plan B and the courage to pivot to it, you might find yourself in a corner of your own making. When this happens – as it often does – admit it, get involved, and try something different. Those lucky enough to turn things around or hoist a trophy are the ones with the fortitude to face reality without flinching. Life, like football games, almost never goes the way we plan: if you find yourself in that situation, be prepared, flexible and confident enough to change what you’re doing. The last thing anyone wants is to wake up the next day knowing you could have succeeded if only you’d tried something different. By all means, if needed, try something different today.
Franklin D. Roosevelt (1882-1945): 32nd U.S. President
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