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When all the odds seem to be against you, yes you can win!
It was summer 2002 and I was a father to a young boy who loved football. Like so many others his age, he tried out for our local youth squad. Over 25 eager boys competed for just 11 spots.
To my dismay, the coaches divided the boys into an “A team” and a “B team.” My son was placed on the “B team”, which felt like a group of cast-offs rather than a real team. As a dad, I ached seeing the disappointment on my son’s face. All he wanted was a chance to play.
That’s when something clicked inside me – I decided to step up. Despite having zero coaching experience, I volunteered to manage this “B team” of so-called misfits. Another dad joined me and together we got to work.
First, we focused on building relationships and team spirit. We encouraged the boys and fostered a positive mindset, not allowing negativity. The boys embraced this quickly. We visualized winning a trophy together on a sunny finals day every training session. Painting mental images of them walking out on the pitch on a hot summers day. Asking them to imagine seeing themselves walk out onto the pitch with their parents on the side lines cheering them on. Lining up as you do on a cup final day being introduced to the dignitaries and league officials. But most importantly seeing themselves lift the trophy that they had worked hard for all year.
Though we lost our first games, eventually something gelled and we realized we could win. We identified strengths, adjusted positions, and built strategies around our star player. We infused the team with empowering mantras:
“If we play as a team, we win as a team.”
“Winners never quit and quitters never win.”
“If it’s to be, it’s up to me.”
Through dedication and teamwork, we made it to the cup finals! It was exactly as we had visualised with them. A hot sunny day with over 50 fans cheering, we took the field with swelling pride. Though the other team scored first, my son rallied back with a tying goal! In the end, we won 3-1!
As I watched my boy lift the trophy with joy beaming across his face, tears streamed down my cheeks. Our vision had become reality. We showed everyone we were not rejects – we were winners. In that moment, seeing my son’s happiness, I felt pure elation.
The team used this triumph as a foundation, going on to find great success over 5 seasons and earning multiple trophies. It taught me that with vision, planning, work ethic, and perseverance, anyone can achieve their dreams. My son and those boys learned the power of teamwork and positive thinking. It was a priceless journey I’ll never forget.
The captain of this team went on to become a leader of a prominent national organisation. We could see from such a young age that he was a natural born leader and a winner which is essential to have in any team. He was always setting the example, always lead from the front. He put the team first and done whatever it took to get the team over the winning line. We continuously encouraged him and he spoke with such confidence and wisdom beyond his age. When you are gifted with someone like that all that you need to do is keep speaking words of encouragement to them and allow them to lead.
“Winning is not everything but the will to win is”
Sylvester Stallone’s story

Two weeks later, he saw a boxing match between Mohammed Ali and Chuck Wepner and that match gave him the inspiration to write the script for the famous movie, ROCKY. He wrote the script for 20 hours! He tried to sell it and got an offer for $125,000 for the script. But he had just ONE REQUEST. He wanted to STAR in the movie. He wanted to be the MAIN ACTOR, Rocky himself. But the studio said NO. They wanted a REAL STAR.
They said he “Looked funny and talked funny”. He left with his script. A few weeks later, the studio offered him $250,000 for the script. He refused. They even offered $350,000. He still refused. They wanted his movie, but NOT him. He said NO. He had to be IN THAT MOVIE.
After a while, the studio agreed, gave him $35,000 for the script and let him star in it! The rest is history! The movie won Best Picture, Best Directing and Best Film Editing at the prestigious Oscar Awards. He was even nominated for BEST ACTOR! The Movie ROCKY was even inducted into the American National Film Registry as one of the greatest movies ever!
NO ONE KNOWS WHAT YOU ARE CAPABLE OF EXCEPT YOURSELF! People will judge you by HOW you look. And by WHAT you have. But Fight on! Fight for Your place in history. Fight for your glory. NEVER EVER GIVE UP!
Even if it means selling all your clothes and sleeping with the dogs, IT’S OKAY! But AS LONG AS YOU ARE STILL ALIVE, Your STORY IS NOT OVER.
Keep Up the Fight. Keep your dreams and hope alive. Go get it !!!

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