Unless you live under a rock with no internet access (I'm not sure how you're reading this) you know that the Super Bowl was last night. And good portion of people reading this probably watched the Kansas City Chiefs defeat the San Francisco 49ers regardless of whether or not they are football fans.
So you may have been watching for the commercials, the halftime show or the actual game. In any case, it's a cultural event. As with any event there are some things we can take away. Let's go through some.
The end isn't the end until it's literally the end- San Francisco went into the 4th quarter of the game with a 10 point lead. Going into the 4th quarter San Francisco had scored 17 unanswered points. Kansas City hadn't scored since early in the 2nd quarter. Even halfway through the 4th quarter Kansas City still hadn't scored. Kansas City won the game....by 11 points.
Takeaway- you're probably going to have setbacks. You might be in the middle of a setback right now. Get back to doing the things you're supposed to be doing and continue doing them until your predetermined time to stop doing them.
There are clues in past performances- To get to the Super Bowl the Chiefs had to play two playoff games. They were down by 10 or more points in both of those games. I think it's safe to say players on the Chiefs had confidence in the fact they could come back.
On the other hand, the 49ers coaching staff made some questionable decisions (that possibly cost them the game) knowing that the Chiefs are a high scoring team.Takeaway- this probably is the first time you're trying to make a change. Look back and see what has worked and didn't work, for you and others, in the past. Plan accordingly.
You get to tell your own story- 43 and 50 are not old by everyday standards. However by pop star standards they are ancient. Shakira, 43 and Jennifer Lopez, 50 basically said who cares. They came out dressed how they wanted and danced how they wanted. (I'm trying very hard to not get myself into trouble :-D )
Also what you may have missed during their performance is that they each told stories about their cultures. Shakira literally tied in her Lebanese background and J Lo made comments and had imagery reflecting the current treatment of latinos in this country.
Considering the political state of things, and especially surrounding the NFL, those probably weren't the easiest decisions they've made in their careers. They did it anyway.Takeaway- you have to do what works for you. Do what's going to make you the happiest and proudest because in the end there will be critics no matter what.
Anyway, those are just a few thoughts that I came away with now that I've had a few hours to think about the Super Bowl. If you would like help implementing any of these takeaways just let me know by replying and I'll be glad to help.
Also if anyone wants to dive into the X's and O's of the game, I'm definitely down for that also.
