After a disappointing season-opening loss, exacerbated by the loss of three key 2-way starters, two of whom are captains, I was on my laptop breaking down video in preparation for our next game when a Facebook notification popped up. I usually ignore them, but for some reason I clicked on it. It was a sales pitch for a t-shirt. Or maybe it was a message… The t-shirt read “Nobody Cares Work Harder.”
A blunt, no-nonsense message saying that nobody is giving us any sympathy and that the expectations remain the same. A stark reminder that no one cares about struggles or excuses, only results. While one might argue that a mom, a spouse, or someone who loves you still cares… The responsibility for decisions, actions, and most importantly results, rests with he or she who has direct control over the outcome.
Therefore, we need to fight through adversity, push through the difficulties, and work even harder to overcome obstacles and ultimately achieve our goals. The message serves as a reminder to foster self-reliance, resilience, and perseverance, emphasizing that success on either the football field or in life, often requires relentless effort.
We welcome the challenge.
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