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Balance, are you kidding me?
Football season is a perfect time to talk about underdogs and upsets.
Every week in the NFL and college football, there are several outcomes that some would argue to be an upset. Statistically speaking I can buy-in to the whole underdog and upset concept, but in reality I just don’t see things that way.
Do you believe that the players and coaches for the Denver Broncos didn’t honestly believe that they were going to beat the Dallas Cowboys, New England Patriots, and San Diego Chargers?
And do you think that anyone on the University of Colorado Buffalos football team didn’t suit up believing that they would beat Kansas?
We have to remember that in both the NFL and the NCAA, the players taking the field are considered to be the very best athletes at their position. In the NFL, these are paid professionals who have manifested their professional athlete status through hard work, dedication, and commitment.
They have been trained by the best coaches in the world and undoubtedly have been blessed with some God given talents that set them apart from the rest. These combatants work hard in the off-season, practice hard all week, study game films, and then come ready to play and expect to win each weekend.
How about you, do you consider yourself an underdog? When you do win is it considered an upset?
Too often this is exactly what happens. We underestimate the years of training and education we have had, we think success is something that happens to other people and not us. We live our personal and professional lives like underdogs never believing or expecting to win. And when we do win, it must be a miracle or an upset.
Did you ever have a conversation with a fan, a true fan, a die-hard fan about the upcoming game where based on the numbers and win-loss records alone it was more than likely that their team was going to get destroyed yet their belief was so strong, their faith so deep, and their passion so genuine that they have almost sold you on their teaming winning outright?
When was the last time you sold yourself on you? You are the most loving and nurturing mom or dad, and there is no sweeter and more attentive spouse than you. When your company is in need of a “get-it-done” effort you rise to the occasion and lead others to a higher performance.
Faced with a selling situation where the competition is stiff you dig down deep and leverage skills and relationships that allow you to win the tough ones, the close ones. These aren’t upsets, you expected victory. You aren’t an underdog, you are a winner.
Never let anyone tell you differently. Take the time to train and educate yourself, motivate and inspire yourself and remember that you too have been blessed with God given talents just like any professional athlete. Talent without effort breeds mediocrity and when you believe in you and your ability, purpose, passion, and hope you will never buy-in to the underdog and upset concept again.
Wow, the recent feedback has been awesome and I so appreciate all the e-mails and corresponding with each of you. Forget about being an underdog in any situation ever again, from now on you are the favorite in the game of life. I would love to hear about your winning expectations at msnorton@comcast.net. And make it a better than good week!
Michael Norton, a resident of Highlands Ranch, is the former president of the Zig Ziglar organization and CEO and founder of www.candogo.com.
Every week in the NFL and college football, there are several outcomes that some would argue to be an upset. Statistically speaking I can buy-in to the whole underdog and upset concept, but in reality I just don’t see things that way.
Do you believe that the players and coaches for the Denver Broncos didn’t honestly believe that they were going to beat the Dallas Cowboys, New England Patriots, and San Diego Chargers?
And do you think that anyone on the University of Colorado Buffalos football team didn’t suit up believing that they would beat Kansas?
We have to remember that in both the NFL and the NCAA, the players taking the field are considered to be the very best athletes at their position. In the NFL, these are paid professionals who have manifested their professional athlete status through hard work, dedication, and commitment.
They have been trained by the best coaches in the world and undoubtedly have been blessed with some God given talents that set them apart from the rest. These combatants work hard in the off-season, practice hard all week, study game films, and then come ready to play and expect to win each weekend.
How about you, do you consider yourself an underdog? When you do win is it considered an upset?
Too often this is exactly what happens. We underestimate the years of training and education we have had, we think success is something that happens to other people and not us. We live our personal and professional lives like underdogs never believing or expecting to win. And when we do win, it must be a miracle or an upset.
Did you ever have a conversation with a fan, a true fan, a die-hard fan about the upcoming game where based on the numbers and win-loss records alone it was more than likely that their team was going to get destroyed yet their belief was so strong, their faith so deep, and their passion so genuine that they have almost sold you on their teaming winning outright?
When was the last time you sold yourself on you? You are the most loving and nurturing mom or dad, and there is no sweeter and more attentive spouse than you. When your company is in need of a “get-it-done” effort you rise to the occasion and lead others to a higher performance.
Faced with a selling situation where the competition is stiff you dig down deep and leverage skills and relationships that allow you to win the tough ones, the close ones. These aren’t upsets, you expected victory. You aren’t an underdog, you are a winner.
Never let anyone tell you differently. Take the time to train and educate yourself, motivate and inspire yourself and remember that you too have been blessed with God given talents just like any professional athlete. Talent without effort breeds mediocrity and when you believe in you and your ability, purpose, passion, and hope you will never buy-in to the underdog and upset concept again.
Wow, the recent feedback has been awesome and I so appreciate all the e-mails and corresponding with each of you. Forget about being an underdog in any situation ever again, from now on you are the favorite in the game of life. I would love to hear about your winning expectations at msnorton@comcast.net. And make it a better than good week!
Michael Norton, a resident of Highlands Ranch, is the former president of the Zig Ziglar organization and CEO and founder of www.candogo.com.
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