Overcoming adversity. Yes, it’s a clich√©. But that doesn’t make it any less important for leaders who are committed to succeeding.
Just ask the New York Giants. With a 6-6 record on December 11, and down by 12 points on the road with under six minutes to play, they were on the brink of oblivion. But a stirring comeback win kept their playoff hopes alive.
They needed to win their final two regular season games just to get to 9-7 and hope that they might make the playoffs. A sliver of a hope because in 2010 their 10-6 record wasn’t good enough. The Giants responded and won both games handily.
Then after a playoff victory over Atlanta they faced the task of having to defeat the top two teams in their conference on the road to get to the Super Bowl. And they did. Finally, they faced the most dominant team of the past decade in the big game. They suffered the letdown of squandering an early lead by giving up 17 straight points … but maintained their composure and came back for an inspired win.
When asked how his team could crawl out of the grave so many times, Coach Tom Coughlin said simply, ‘Anything is possible for those who believe.’
Look in the mirror and ask yourself: How do I respond when the chips are down? How do I want to respond?
To be 100% committed 100% of the time regardless of the circumstance requires complete, total, absolute, unwavering belief that you can achieve your goal.
Do you believe?
Your thoughts?
Michael
