The “Final Four!” Within the crucible that is college athletics, the Final Four has broadened its sphere of influence. Now, football allows us to explore and celebrate the phenomenon of the Final Four. The New Year presents us with a stellar gift − the opportunity to apply the Final Four to human performance in general, and to the concept of resolution in particular. A New Years Resolution holds six elements: Recognition, Resolution, Response, Reneging, Regression, and Re-Visitation. Unfortunately, most of us start with Recognition and Resolution. The Final Four Rs are critical. Many resolutions fizzle because they only Recognize a challenge and Resolve to do something about it. Nothing happens. Attitude is no more a behavior than hope is a strategy. Resolutions are worthless if they do not lead to responses. Reneging, Traveling By Detour, will occur. This negative attitude will lead to Regression. Perhaps, the most dynamic element is number six − Re-visitation. We must understand Resolution as cycle. Re-visitation will take us back to Recognition and Resolution; we are in position to Recognize again the power of the Final Four. Practice the 6 Rs in relationship to the strengths you sculpt and the weaknesses you chisel. As you pursue the process, you will notice that Resolution and Response grow, whereas Reneging and Regression become weaker. Resolution minus the “Final Four” equals Rut. Practice the 6 Rs, especially, the Final Four. Anticipate a January Jubilation!
Posted on: Sun, 28 Dec 2014 21:56:35 +0000
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