MOVE THE WHAT? March 15, 2010
I have been repeatedly asked “What is Move the Chains?” It is a train of thought. So many times we are so far focused on the end result, or in regards to football, making a touchdown, we often disregard or minimize what it takes to get there. In football, the game may be won by the number of touchdowns a team makes, but that is very little of the story. The game is fought on the field; the outcome is determined by the individual plays made in between the goals. The stars of the game don't just make touchdowns, they make incremental plays, game changing plays—they move the ball. All you have to do to stay in the game is get 10 yards and move the chains. Each time the chains move you get another chance to score, and you get another opportunity at your dream. That is what this newsletter is about: Moving the Chains; focusing on the little strides that move you toward your goal. I want the Valley to be exposed to these little strides and steps we are making in order to get our personal shot at the championship, whatever that may be. Each day we have the opportunity to make gains, be stagnant, or move backwards. It is my hope that every morning it is your decision to make gains and move the chains. The best piece of advice I think I can give is do not give up. You’ve heard it before, but you’re never out of the game until you give up. Even underdogs make it to the Super Bowl! ~LeslieRae Newton