"Do whatever you can to prevent injury, but if you do get hurt, fight through whatever you can. Never give your backup the opportunity to see the field because you might not get back out there again."
- Doug Flutie to Drew Brees in "Coming Back Stronger" by Drew Brees
If you are an athlete (or play one on television), you have heard the COUNTLESS stories of the guy that twisted an ankle and never played again. The tales of some "unknown" like Kurt Warner coming along and stealing the spotlight from Trent Green, the teams "franchise guy." In case you aren't aware, the Rams won the Super Bowl that year…
So, how does this RELATE to business? How does it RELATE to your personal life? How does it RELATE to your spirituality?
2 DEGREE SUCCESS STEP:
"Putting first things first" is a common phrase in business. It is very simple and appropriate when considering the "Backup Rule."
If your WIFE or HUSBAND truly is the most important person in your life, NEVER allow anyone else to fill your role (emotionally, physically, etc).
If your CLIENTS are "most important" (as most businesses tout), then NEVER treat the new ones better and never let them sit long enough for a competitor to come knocking on their door.
If your GOD is the most important guidance in your daily life, NEVER let money, fame or lust take His place. You may have trouble finding your way back…
Things happen and you will take the occasional "bump and bruise." Yet, NEVER let the person waiting in the background to take your spot see the opportunity to steal your glory. You earned it – KEEP IT!!
Cheers,
Zach
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