The Underdog.

Many ask me how it feels that Wake Forest football is struggling so much this year...They know that I am "gold and black" to the core. While it never feels good to be the underdog or on the losing end of the fourth quarter, I see glimers of hope. Coach Grobe has taught and coached all season. He has instilled life lessons that will carry these young men a long ways in life. Being the underdog allows a freedom to learn and grow without pressure from outsiders. The only pressure applied comes from within. The Demon Deacons are competing each week. Sometimes they compete with themselves AND the opposing team. It can be quite overwhelming for a young team.

As I look at the many struggles in peoples' lives, it is easy to adopt a defeatist attitude. I wake up each morning with a prayer for wisdom, patience, and the will to stay focused on what I have, not what I don't. I get out of bed and stretch my legs and remind myself to stretch my mind that day. My Dad, the Coach, walks two miles with Belle (his precious canine companion) every morning no matter the weather. This allows him to clear his mind and get his gratitude in motion.

In the very competitive real estate industry, everyone looks for a weakness in a company so they can recruit. I want to focus on the positives in my company and what we do well. Don't get me wrong, I want to recruit too, but I want to accomplish it with positive facts. I do not care about being the biggest real estate company around, however, being the best we can be is imperative!

The lesson today from the Coach's Daughter is...Whether you feel like the underdog or are on top of your game, you can always learn, stretch, and be more grateful. Lets do this today!