I quote a man who defended his country against the brutality of a devil hiding behind a swastika. For Winston Churchill, success wasn’t a final destination where you could rest and relax. Instead, success created a greater need for sustained, relentless effort to maintain and build upon it.
That is a mantra worth carrying as we push through life’s victories and setbacks.
I have stood at a trading desk so busy my head was spinning, and I’ve stood there on quiet days where my thoughts and worries had all the room they wanted. I’ve had weeks where one Shepkid shines and another one completely falls apart. That’s life, the ups and downs, the ebbs and flows. Some days the road is smooth and other days you blow an axle or flatten a tire.
The trick is remembering there are good days behind you and better ones ahead, even when you are standing in the middle of a bad one.
The weather girl here at The Morning Chalkboard has dialed up something rare for August 30th, a mild kickoff to the season. Most football games this time of year call for sunscreen, sunglasses, and short sleeves. Not in 2025. Today, you can leave the SPF in the drawer and let the breeze do its work.
So, to whatever team stirs your heart... whether if it was under the Friday night lights, on the college gridiron, the pro stage, or the rugby pitch... good luck today. Sports have a way of reminding us who we are and where we belong.
Success, after all, isn’t where you stop. It’s where you dig deeper. It’s where you lean in.
Go Team. Always.
