Breakthrough Moments Can Be Game Changers!

There they all are! The Kansas City Chiefs jerseys I wore while playing for the Chiefs. One is missing because it's framed.

As they are getting ready to play in Super Bowl LIV vs. the San Fransico 49ers, I couldn't help but glance at them.

When I look at those jerseys, a variety of memories pop up. Such as:

• The hard work I put in to recover from an ACL tear.
• Getting cut at the end of the Chief's camp and being brought back after a veteran Wide Receiver had a bad game. (KC fans probably didn't know I was cut)
• Having an amazing first year with some long TD's!
• The following year, in the beginning, being benched because new Wide Receivers joining the team had bigger salaries
• The breakout game vs. the Raiders, 8 catches 188 yards and 2 TD's of 52 and 57 yards. After that game, the Chiefs no longer saw me as a 5'10 157 lbs. back up.
• I started the rest of my NFL career.

The point is, life is full of opportunities for breakthroughs. I’m a firm believer the most powerful breakthroughs can occur when we're faced with F.A.S.C.O. (failures, adversities, setbacks, challenges obstacles). During those moments, we have a choice. A choice we control! Either those moments can take you down and out, or they can take you to bigger and better things.

I say, choose wisely and then show the work ethic, grit, and patience it takes to own that breakthrough. Then watch the unexpected opportunities that will arise.

Enjoy the big game! Go Chiefs!

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