Football (soccer) is a great metaphor for life.
Showing off my England Shirt but cheering for the USA
We just watched the USA play England to a draw in the first round of the World Cup. I forget how enjoyable it is to watch a good game. Of all sports football (soccer) is the best metaphor for life. think about it. Just like in life, in football (soccer):
- There are very few breaks in the action.
- You have to play offense and defense.
- Most of what you try doesn’t work.
- A lot of what goes on is important but boring.
- Bad things happen but play goes on.
To win in football (soccer):
• Teamwork is necessary, but so are heroic individual acts.
• Luck counts.
• Lots of the time you know the score, but not how much time there is to play.
• Conditioning is incredibly important.
• It has some silly rules like “off sides” and “hands.”
Just like in life.
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this is classic simon. great post! but, why do you look like you got caught peeing on the credenza?
Thanks Matt. I was trying to show the England back and my face. I decided I was looking like the guys defending against a penalty kick.
Matt’s comment s one of the best I have ever read in a blog. I read it a week ago and I’m still laughing! Another example of how different perceptions can be.