Last night I watched one of my all-time favorite sports stars lose what may be the last game of his career.
In a vaunted effort that says as much about his real character as anything, Bret Favre got up from violent knock down after knock down to lead his team to the brink of a trip to the Super Bowl.
But he came up short — and nothing contributed to that more than a silly interception he threw at the end of the fourth quarter, ending a drive that looked as if it would result in a Viking score and win.
That interception added to a record that Favre holds — most career interceptions thrown by a quarterback in the playoffs.
But in his valiant effort, Favre also set two other career playoff records – most pass completions and most passing yards by a quarterback.
Along the way to those completions and yards he’s achieved some remarkable things, including a Super Bowl Victory; starting an incredible 309 games in a row, with no one even close to that record; three times the MVP of the NFL and 11 times a Pro Bowl selection; most career passing touchdowns, yards, completions, and yes, interceptions.
If you really look at what Favre’s achieved (and this is true for all great achievers), it’s clear as a bell that the reason he succeeded is because he wasn’t afraid to fail, and he did so often – in order to WIN.
Now, go throw some interceptions in your life!
Vic, I can’t agree with you more. What an awesome game, and a truly inspiring person. I do believe that my success is directly related to my commitment to be willing to fail, and seeing failure as part of trying so many things. Thanks for the reminder.
Vic-Great analogy to success as only like you could express. You are the Frank Betger of Football!! Thanks for all you do…
Right on, Vic. Great way to take a current story and make it a teachable moment. I agree wholeheartedly.
Let’s get together soon! It’s been too long.
Its truely said that failure is the first step towards success. You should not be afraid of your failures, and be persistent in your efforts. You’re sure to succeed one day or the other.
Vic.. I read it all and i pondered upon it… Then i came to know that
The things that you said in that Is all true but the surprising think
is that before knowing this i was already doing what he did..
Well thanks you that you realized me that “It is hard to fail but it
is worse then never have tried to succeed”
I didn’t see this game, but I could relate to the story. For all great successes there are many “failures” along the way. Thanks for providing this great message
That reminds me of magic Johnson.
He said he failed hundreds of shots and lost dozens of games, before he got it right.
So, the secrect his: NEVER GIVE UP!