Very few days in my life have been as philosophically rewarding as today. I believe that what I say to you time and time again is true, and today two great stories emerged which brough to mind a third (which will be the first mentioned).
The B.C. Lions of the CFL started the season 0-5. "Fire Buono. He's too old. Lulay can't win." Gues what? They stuck to their game plan, made an addition, and won the Grey Cup.
The New York Giants of the NFL go 9-7, to squeak into the playoffs. Earlier in the year, the fans and media were screaming: "Fire Coughlin. Manning isn't like his brother. Blow the whole thing up." Guess what? Stay the course. Believe in what you are doing. They just won a Super Bowl.
And the greatest illustration of staying the course was told to me today. I was catching up with an old friend, and was elated to hear that he, and his sister have embraced a new lifestyle. It's been a 5-year journey, that has taken both of them through all kinds of nutritional hills and valleys. But because they have EDUCATED themselves, and really EMBRACED the situation, slowly but surely they have changed their nutritional lifestyle. Together, they are down a LOT of weight, and have never looked better. No silly crash diets. No fads. No boot camps to lose 25 lbs. in a month. NONE OF IT!!!
Educate yourself, and STAY THE COURSE. Nothing that is productive long-term, will happen overnight. So happy and proud of you guys. Good Job.
Well said (except the part about the Giants) :-)
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