A lesson from the Packers; short-term discomfort brings long-term success.
Super Bowl XLV is set. Packers vs. Steelers in "Cowboy's Stadium"; aka... "Jerryworld."
In the next two weeks there will be massive buildup for the Super bowl.
Super bowl parties will be planned. Lots and lots and lots of chicken wings will be prepared. Millions will be spent on Super bowl ads. Every angle and tidbit on the Packers and Steelers will be analyzed and re-analyzed on ESPN. The half-time show is "The Black Eyed Peas" ("Where is the love, the love the love?") and word is that the final part of their act will be Fergie drinking a Cherry Dr. Pepper. Just joking.
But, let's step back from the Super Bowl hype and consider a life lesson from one of the Super Bowl teams; the Packers.
For some time, the Packers were led by legendary QB, Brett Favre of Kiln, Miss. Favre was well known for his late game heroics and toughness. Consequently he was loved by the fans. A couple of years ago, the Packers made a tough decision. They decided to go with a young QB, Aaron Rodgers over the veteran Favre. Now, before anyone from Mississippi or the gulf coast starts throwing shrimp sandwiches at me for not respecting Favre... understand... I'm a Favre fan. I have driven through Kiln, Miss... I'm pro Favre. So don't throw anything.
But a couple of years ago, the Packers had a tough decision to make.. and they made it.. they absorbed some short-term discomfort for long term gain. They took some heat for their decision. But, in 2 weeks, the young QB they cast their lot with will lead them onto the field in Dallas one victory away from winning it all. I'd say their decision turned out pretty good.
Even Favre said recently that Rodgers was "the best qb left in the playoffs."
Is there something you are putting off? Getting into better shape financially, physically? Maybe losing some weight? A relationship you need to deal with? A project you keep putting off? Remember short-term discomfort often brings long-term success.
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