"Losing a game is heartbreaking. Losing your sense of excellence or worth is a tragedy."
- Joe Paterno
I work for a professional sports team, in a strange world where the mood around the office ebbs and flows with the performance of the team. If we win a game - people are cheerful, motivated, outgoing, and collaborative; and if our team loses - it's quiet, people keep to themselves, many are short and to the point, and some prefer to work in seclusion.
With the loss of the last game, our season has come to an abrupt ending, and people are feeling a little less than motivated. While a loss of this calibre can be heartbreaking, we need to remember that it's a game, that it's about how the game was played, not just about whether we won or lost. We had an epic season, and came out as the top team of the regular season for the second consecutive year.
It's not about one person, one play, or one game, it was a tough series and unfortunately we didn't come out on top. I hope the players don't lose their sense of excellence or worth in the sea of disappointment that comes with a loss. There's always next season, and even with a win, there's always room to grow and improve. I look forward to new beginnings, and in the meantime, I will enjoy my extended summer!
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Now it's your turn! Pick a quote, write a post or add a photo, and link up your quotable bit! Please remember to check back and comment on the other posts, and don't forget to encourage your friends to join in on the fun - the more the merrier!
NOTE: I'm considering changing the day I post my weekly linkup - cast your vote, should I keep posting it on Tuesdays, or move it to Fridays? I would love your feedback!
Good for you to use the "time off" in a positive way. :) I would definitely be enjoying my "extended summer!'
ReplyDeleteDoes that mean you don't have to work till the end of next season??? (I'm jealous.)
ReplyDeleteThere seem to be so many link-ups that happen on Fridays. But on the other hand, it might be an easier day for those who work Monday-Friday? I'll link up when I can either way.
Ha! I wish it meant that I didn't have to work until next season - I'll actually be quite busy in the off season preparing for the next one. I just won't get to enjoy the odd game in between :(
Deletefantastic quote!
ReplyDeleteI am going to tell this one to my son who gets so upset everytime he loses at something.
as for link up (sorry I missed last week - my house was full of lil ill people who needed constant attention) - it doesn't matter to me. the most helpful thing is if the linky is "live" for a couple of days. that gives everyone time to link up when they can.
off to find a quote!
True fans don't ever give up on their fans! They played a great season. We need to be happy for all the moments and not just the loss when we wanted to win.
ReplyDeleteAs for your link-up, I say Fridays!
What a great quote. Win or lose, it's how the game was played that matters... any game. Sorry I didn't link up today... will again next week!!!
ReplyDeleteThere is always a winner and there is always a loser. The loser who wins with a fight and grace is just as much of a hero as the winner. There is also always next season...
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