I had the pleasure to meet Coach Bobby Bowden last night, who for those of you that don't know, is the face of Florida State University football and is also one of the most genuine human beings I have ever met. Coach Bowden was apart of football for nearly sixty years and never approached his job as something he had to do, rather he approached every day as another day to make an impact on one of his players' lives. Coach Bowden was a very inspirational person and one speech that he used every single year with his players is one that can be applied to every person's life. This speech is called "Holding The Rope."
["What does holding the rope mean? You are hanging from the edge of a cliff five hundred yards in the air. The only thing between you and falling to the ground is a piece of rope with the person of your choice on the other end.
Who do you know that you can trust enough? Who do you know has enough guts to withstand rope burn, watch blood drip from his hands, and still not let get?
Look around and ask, "Who can I trust to hold the rope?" Who will let his hands bleed for me? If you can look at every member of your team and say they will hold the rope, then your team will win!"]
Re-evaluate how you approach each day and don't view it as just another day to go through the routines of everyday life. Be the person on the other end of the rope that others can count on when it comes down to crunch time in the office when things must get accomplished. Take advantage of every opportunity presented before you and make the best of it!
Enjoy and have a great Wednesday!
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