"People say that's immature, but that's just me."
-Vince Young, former Tennessee Titans (NFL) Quarterback
Many people saw this Morning Motivator coming a long ways away today. In al seriousness though, I think there is a GREAT lesson in all the drama around former Tennessee Titans (NFL) Quarterback.
Vince was one of the most heralded and coveted athletes to leave college athletics. His performance in the National Championship game against USC was one of LEGENDS. He had TREMENDOUS athletic gifts, sadly, no one ever taught him to APPRECIATE them.
We can all accept the idea that super talented athletes are RARELY told "NO" by anyone. Moreover, the people around them oft ENABLE them in their poor habits or behaviors. Thus, they become THE SACRED COW of their team, family, social circles, etc. They can do no WRONG, even when we all see the disaster forthcoming…
2 DEGREE SUCCESS STEP:
Many SUCCESSFUL people and young leaders are easily able to fall an unknowing VICTIM to the "Sacred Cow Syndrome." With success so easily attained in the PAST and an expectation of future success, many people can become over-confident in their skills and CREATE a self-imposed "untouchable" mind set.
Yet, as we all know, even the SACRED COW is sent to slaughter if situations deem necessary. Emerging leaders will be stripped of their leadership roles, top producing sales reps will be fired, award-winning actors will be overlooked for roles, etc.
Your attitude and ability to remain HUMBLE throughout your increasing success will drive future success exponentially. When you become JADED and adopt a "Sacred Cow" mentality, you will find yourself alienating your team, mentors and followers… with the SACRIFICE soon to follow!
Do not be another NFL Quarterback story… "All the talent in the world with a total lack of the mental strength to do anything with it."
Cheers,
Zach
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