"We don't have a choice in this. If they tell us to play in the parking lot… we have to show up."
- Jay Cutler, Chicago Bears NFL Quarterback
If you are not a football fan, you are missing a good learning lesson in DEDICATION. On Monday, the Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears are expected to play in an OUTDOOR game in frigid Minnesota.
Understand that players are COMPLAINING about the cold and conditions of the field. The many players before them played on for years and years without alternatives these same conditions. Yet, they complain.
We all work in CONDITIONS we do not prefer – agree?
2 DEGREE SUCCESS STEP:
Business people have been working in TERRIBLE conditions for the past 3 to 4 years, as our economy has "appeared to slow" and business owners; put their checkbooks away ceasing to purchase many new goods and services. Yet, business people have TRUDGED forward…
As a PROFESSIONAL, you are asked to make many sacrifices. Often, these SACRIFICES cause discomfort, insecurity or even risk, yet we push forward.
I agree that no one wants NFL players to be injured in the course of a game, but seriously, aren't football players the toughest guys around? Are they not paid MILLIONS of dollars to play a game for a few hours each week (actually on for ½ the year)?
I say, "suck it up!" If you are that concerned about the cold and conditions, give up your game check and take the day off… that's what REAL professionals have to do in the business world, so should you!
Cheers,
Zach
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