Before the game, TCU’s football team made it very clear that they were playing for all the little guys in college football. They weren’t just playing for themselves, but for all the non-BCS teams. They wanted to prove that a non-BCS team could play and win against the traditional football powerhouses.
TCU could have been bitter and resentful for being passed over for the National Championship game. But to their credit, TCU stayed classy, graciously accepted the Rose Bowl bid, practiced hard and came to play on game day. They came out on top.
It’s a reminder that life isn’t always fair. Things aren’t always going to go your way. But, with class and lots of hard work, that’s how you will get ahead in the world.
In sports, work and life, how many times do we discount or belittle the underdogs. In the case of TCU, we think that they are undefeated because they played weaker teams and got lucky. We don’t factor in the hard work and dedication it took to get to where they are at. It’s an unfair conclusion. But guess what, life is unfair. Deal with it.
TCU didn’t win that game because they complained and lingered on the unfair situation. They won because they practiced hard and proved they were better than Wisconsin.
It’s the same thing at work. The successful entrepreneur or star employee didn’t get where they are at today, because they whined and complained. They found a way to persevere and conquer all of life’s curveballs and challenges.
That’s the true secret to success. It’s all about how you deal with adversity.
Do you work hard and come to play hard every single day, like TCU? Or, do you complain, say it’s unfair and give up? It’s your decision.