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In this video:
00:12 – An unforgettable childhood memory
01:00 – Just do what needs to be done
01:54 – Clip from the America’s Cup
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James Schramko coming at you from San Francisco. I actually just come back to my room after watching some of America’s Cup happening here on the bay in San Francisco and I have to say it’s amazing.
When Australia Won
The last time I was really watching this was 1983. I know that dates me a bit and I was just a kid, but back then Australia won the America’s Cup from the Americans for the first time ever. And they’d had it for I think 132 years back then so it’s a very long sporting trophy. And the big lesson then was Australia was down 3-1 and they came back and then won from the Americans.
And today in the race, the Americans had come back; they won two races against New Zealand and basically they’re in the finals tomorrow. They are racing for the cup. Whoever wins is basically going to win the cup, and at least that’s my understanding on it.
Watching the recent America’s Cup
Winning Against The Odds
The real point is, if you’re feeling a little bit down or a little bit overwhelmed or mentally you can’t do it, just keep in mind that there are plenty of examples where people have had comebacks. The big comebacks, unexpected, against all odds, but they just do what needs to be done: they move forward and they get results.
So whoever wins the America’s Cup tomorrow, it doesn’t really matter but the American team has come from so far behind. By American team I mean I think there’s one American on the boat. The skipper is actually Australian, I think, and so you know, if they win it’s a great example that you can come back. You can beat against the odds that people dole out. It’s totally up to you.
Update: Congratulations USA!
So have a strong mental game. I hope this has been helpful. And we’re going to pop a few pictures in from the America’s Cup here. I hope you enjoy it. And leave your comments below what you think about this metaphor of sporting comebacks and how you feel this affects your business. I’ll speak to you soon. I’m James Schramko.
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Update – USA won!
Update – USA won!
Great video and the energy you carry with you is contagious! We need someone to remind us and to push us! We are a family of sports, so the lesson is always in front of me, but often forgotten.
There are so many variables in a business that it is easy to focus on the parts that seem to be holding it back and just when it seems hopeless a new opportunity arrives just in time! The metaphor is great because if you don’t give up you just might come out on top!
“I’m a success today because I had a friend who believed in me and I didn’t have the heart to let him down.”
― Abraham Lincoln
Great video and the energy you carry with you is contagious! We need someone to remind us and to push us! We are a family of sports, so the lesson is always in front of me, but often forgotten.
There are so many variables in a business that it is easy to focus on the parts that seem to be holding it back and just when it seems hopeless a new opportunity arrives just in time! The metaphor is great because if you don’t give up you just might come out on top!
“I’m a success today because I had a friend who believed in me and I didn’t have the heart to let him down.”
― Abraham Lincoln
nice quote Darren!
Thanks for the video James. I remember when we won the cup also. A proud day to to be Australian. Wow hasn’t the race changed since then. You would never see fat bellied Dennis Conner on one of these machines. It is like formula 1 on the water. And as per your update they won after coming back from 8-1 down. Very inspiring especially with a couple of Aussies on board.
Thanks for the video James. I remember when we won the cup also. A proud day to to be Australian. Wow hasn’t the race changed since then. You would never see fat bellied Dennis Conner on one of these machines. It is like formula 1 on the water. And as per your update they won after coming back from 8-1 down. Very inspiring especially with a couple of Aussies on board.
The Aussies on board certainly helped :) What they did well was get the tech working and continuously refine the boat. The race is so expensive now it will be hard to compete. Great for the sport though to have such amazing boats drawing attention
Agreed, the odds can seem to be stacked against you yet sometimes it’s just a perception of those odds. Lost my job 3 months ago which propelled me into other area’s and despite being near the knuckle money wise I’m bouncing back, made what could be a major stuff up along the way but I know I will get to where I want to be despite this. Due to gritting my teeth and digging in. I refuse absolutely to lose the house because of the mortgage so I’m now working four jobs and actually loving the risky ride oddly enough.
Agreed, the odds can seem to be stacked against you yet sometimes it’s just a perception of those odds. Lost my job 3 months ago which propelled me into other area’s and despite being near the knuckle money wise I’m bouncing back, made what could be a major stuff up along the way but I know I will get to where I want to be despite this. Due to gritting my teeth and digging in. I refuse absolutely to lose the house because of the mortgage so I’m now working four jobs and actually loving the risky ride oddly enough.
Agreed, the odds can seem to be stacked against you yet sometimes it’s just a perception of those odds. Lost my job 3 months ago which propelled me into other area’s and despite being near the knuckle money wise I’m bouncing back, made what could be a major stuff up along the way but I know I will get to where I want to be despite this. Due to gritting my teeth and digging in. I refuse absolutely to lose the house because of the mortgage so I’m now working four jobs and actually loving the risky ride oddly enough.
Tim Holmes
Agreed, the odds can seem to be stacked against you yet sometimes it’s just a perception of those odds. Lost my job 3 months ago which propelled me into other area’s and despite being near the knuckle money wise I’m bouncing back, made what could be a major stuff up along the way but I know I will get to where I want to be despite this. Due to gritting my teeth and digging in. I refuse absolutely to lose the house because of the mortgage so I’m now working four jobs and actually loving the risky ride oddly enough.
Tim Holmes
Risk can bring out a good type of stress like the ‘grip’ on a race car – just dont go past the edge too far. Debt can be a bitch!
Right on James – get the sympathetic nervous system firing and it’s either fight or flight. Have it firing constantly you nerve wiring burns out… literally.
Thanks James… good timing!
Thanks James… good timing!
that the Goal! Relevance
seems like most of the Crew were Aussies http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-09-26/americas-cup-crew-whos-who/4982158
seems like most of the Crew were Aussies http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-09-26/americas-cup-crew-whos-who/4982158
I’m making a comeback….it’s all about belief
I’m making a comeback….it’s all about belief
It certainly is mental
Are you releasing a new James doll now? ;)
Are you releasing a new James doll now? ;)
yes
I love a comeback!!! The ones that are most fascinating to me are when the person or company comes back with something so innovative, that you forget about the past, and focus on the cool way they are coming back. For example, I love it when musicians or artists burst back on the scene with an amazing song or album or movie.
P.S. Noticed how you mentioned there was only one American on the USA team. We still won:) J/K, J/K!!!
I love a comeback!!! The ones that are most fascinating to me are when the person or company comes back with something so innovative, that you forget about the past, and focus on the cool way they are coming back. For example, I love it when musicians or artists burst back on the scene with an amazing song or album or movie.
P.S. Noticed how you mentioned there was only one American on the USA team. We still won:) J/K, J/K!!!
Yes! you were in the game
A great book to read is “born to win” by ???, about John Bertrand
winning the cup from the Americans and how putting a team together made
the difference… great tips to take to the work invironment
A great book to read is “born to win” by ???, about John Bertrand
winning the cup from the Americans and how putting a team together made
the difference… great tips to take to the work environment
I loved that Book – I still own it! http://www.amazon.com/Born-Win-Lifelong-Struggle-Americas/dp/0688043496/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1380266077&sr=8-9&keywords=born+to+win
Great timing, James. Just what I needed to hear right now. Youdaman!
Great timing, James. Just what I needed to hear right now. Youdaman!
Cool Scott!