What Can the NCAA Final Four Teach Us About Passion?

Dribble, dribble, swish goes the basketball through the nets for another two points and your team is moving on to another victory. After watching the eight National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)teams vie for a prized spot in the NCAA Final Four I was amazed at the passion of each team.

Lesson number one is the amount of passion each team displayed in support of their alma mater. Passion was everywhere, in fact the basketball players were passionate, coaches and the fans.

The athletes were motivated to win the big one for their school to have a chance to play in the big dance, the final game. Winning teams were more motivated than the losing tams,even if the game was won by a basket, they did one thing better than their opponent and it paid off.

While you are watching the NCAA Final Four next weekend, think about the role passion, motivation, inspiration, and commitment plays in the game. Also, think about the role passion, motivation, inspiration and commitment play in your job and or business, it is no different.

Motivation has its place in life as well as in a basketball game and that is why there are lessons to be learn from the NCAA tournament. If you have motivation it can take you further in life than if you are not motivated.

For example, you could be motivated to basketball promoted into a job that pays more salary or leads to a management position. Likewise, you could be motivated to become an entrepreneur and lead your own business.

Inspiration plays a major role in athletes succeeding as well. Some of the basketball players will likely played in the National Basketball Association.

Big paydays are ahead if NCAA basketball players are drafted and make the roster of andNBA team. You do not have to be a basketball player to succeed in life, just do what you do and be the best at it and over basketball you will be rewarded.

The four teams that made it to the final four include: North Carolina, Michigan State, Villanova and Connecticut. These four teams is committed to bringing home the collegiate championship to their respective schools.

Commitment comes in the form of doing the hard work, practice, practice, practice. Commitment also comes in the form of accomplishing the required academic standards as outlined by the university.

You have a commitment to deliver the goods as well, whether its to make more sales or deliver better customer service. You owe it to your company to be committed to the vision set forth by the leadership.

The lessons learned by watching a basketball game reflect the number one attribute to become a winner in life is passion. Watch the NCAA Final Four game for enjoyment, but also to learn, the lessons are invaluable.

Paul Lawrence Vann is a motivational speaker who delivers stellar motivational keynote addresses. This leadership expert helps organizations understand leadership is influence. He is the author of the highly acclaimed book, Living on Higher Ground. Learn more about Paul at: http://www.paullawrencevann.com, paul@paullawrencevann.com or call (240) 416-5077.