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I am Barry Owen and I watched the SuperBowl last night

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Pareto Realty TN #251071

The pressure to BOYCOTT the SuperBowl was prevalent.

Yep! The ire at the NFL for not policing its own players for refusing to stand for the National Anthem continues.

Of course, they didn’t help things by refusing a patriotic ad that said only “Please Stand!”

I understand the issues, and while I wish everyone would “get” the significance of Honoring our country and Flag, I know that not everyone sees this the same way, and we all have the right to do as we believe/wish.

So . . . I didn’t boycott . . . I stood in my living room and faced my flag with hand over heart while Pink sang.

I DID watch that AWESOME game for many reasons. I knew it would be a good game but didn’t have the foggiest notion that it would be all THAT!

Part of me is fascinated by Tom Brady’s skill and determination. Until the 4th quarter ended last night, I was certain that Tom Brady was invincible. No matter what happened, he has consistently and masterfully found ways to WIN so many games that seemed to be unwinable.

I also was intrigued by the Eagle’s young quarterback Nick Foles AND their Offensive coordinator. Foles delivered and delivered and delivered. I believe last night’s win was a product of superb strategy and DISCIPLINE!

Foles executed the plays that came from the sidelines. The other 10 players on the field did their part also. It was clear to me that the Eagles came to that game READY to play as a team.

My opinion is that the Eagles did to the Patriots what the Patriots have done to so many teams for years – The Patriots and Tom Brady, got a dose of their own medicine . . . The Eagles stayed with the fast pace and played in kind and effectively wore the Patriots down from the very beginning to the end . . . and Tom Brady folded in the final 2 minutes.

In so many ways, Entrepreneurs are living this dynamic day in and day out. We are doing our best to do the right things and move our ball closer to the endzone each and every day.

During the game last night, It struck me how important it was for the offensive coordinator to “Manage” the strategy, and for the players to EXECUTE with resolute discipline . . . without any “freestyling” whatsoever.

It worked!

We Entrepreneurs begin new ventures assuming ALL of the roles (Sideline Strategy and Executing), and many ventures don’t succeed BECAUSE we are doing it all.

Perhaps if we accepted a dose of humility and common sense?

We’d seek the counsel of a coach . . . or Hire a great Quarterback or CEO and commit to some level of discipline such that we’re not making it up as we go . . . solo.

How much further might we get faster?

And how much more frequently would we find ourselves in the end zone . . . Only to start a new venture immediately.

BRAVO to both the Patriots and the Eagles for showing a lot of class and teaching us a little something about “Playing this game we call life.”

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Barry Owen

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Comments (4)

William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I did watch the game but I bought NO supporting gear or novelties of any kind!

Bud Grant coach of the Vikings years ago had rules on how the team stood for our National Anthem.  I would like to see that again!!!

Feb 05, 2018 07:10 AM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

I am Kristin Johnston and I watched Pink and JT and This is Us last night :-)

Feb 05, 2018 07:14 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Those who decided to boycott watching the Super Bowl last night certainly missed an historic game. Congrat's to the Eagles!

Feb 05, 2018 12:41 PM
Anonymous
Richard Courtney

I watched and I understand rights, and causes, and anger, and frustration, but I also understand PR. Someone needs to tell the players that this didn't work. As a matter of fact, it hurt the cause they champion. Try something else. This will cost them- and the NFL- millions and millions

Feb 06, 2018 06:17 AM
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