Don’t Give Up on Your Goals

I am not a huge soccer fan but I’ve found myself captivated by the excitement  and drama of the World Cup.  Okay, I’ll admit that I pretty much can get suckered into anything on ESPN; I am the sports junkie and these athletes teach us to never give up a goal.

The US win versus Algeria was absolutely amazing to watch.  The winning goal in the overage period will likely be remembered as one of the best ever.  Watch the winning goal here:

In two short minutes, near the end of the match, the US went from being eliminated from competition to winning their bracket.  They had been the better team most of the game, and in fact had scored a goal that was disallowed in a controversial call earlier in the second period.

What caught my attention was the postgame interview with the leader of the team, Landon Donovan. When asked about a bad call made during the game he said (and I am paraphrasing), “we embody what the US stands for…we can moan about the call or we can move on, perservere, and believe.”

Hard work doesn’t always guarantee success or some type of pay off in life, as in sports; but had the US team given up they would have missed one of the biggest victories in recent memory.  

This game reminded me to not give up on my goals even when I don’t know if they will materialize.   I want to believe my desired outcomes in life can become a reality but the only thing I can control is to continue working hard, staying focused on my plan, and taking the daily steps that matter in my life.  The result will take care of itself…and it could be closer than you think.

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