Motivation by Kristy

Something happened yesterday that sparked my topic idea of motivation for today’s entry. Motivation is such a critical thing to be able to manifest. Sometimes when something doesn’t go your way, the best thing you can do is learn from it. The best thing you can do is take the bad and turn it into good. Turn it around and strive to be vindicated and have things go your way. With enough motivation, I believe, almost anything can be possible.

So the situation that brought on this entry was the season opener for the Detroit Lions at the Chicago Bears yesterday. The Lions opened the season with a loss that could have, should have, would have, been a win. I’ll spare the details and cut right to the end: with seconds left Calvin Johnson caught a pass and what he thought was the game winning touchdown with seconds left in the game. The problem? The touchdown was overturned due to a new rule. This rule basically states that a catch only counts if the "process" of the catch is completed. In the eyes of many, he caught the ball and it was clearly a touchdown BUT since he let go of it after he fell to the ground it was overturned. If you are confuse or if you think this sounds ridiculous or even stupid, well then join the rest of the NFL fan base. I’ve already read thousands of comments from fans showing their disgust for the league and this rule.

It’s one thing to lose, but it’s another thing to lose due to a controversial call. And it seems to me that Detroit sports teams and fans are all too familiar with this feeling. The referees more or less handed the playoff series over to the San Jose Sharks when they played the Detroit Red Wings this past May. Detroit Tigers pitcher Galarraga was robbed of his perfect game earlier this season. And now the Detroit Lions, who can hardly win as it is, get robbed of what would have been their first win on the road in over 4 years. Now as depressing as those facts are, it’s important to not dwell. Some of the best growth can come from loss. You need take misfortunate and turn it into motivation.

And what is Detroit Lions linebacker Zack Follett’s motivation for December 5th’s rematch at home against the Chicago Bears? That would be their classless fans. His Facebook status says, “Leaving the stadium as I look out the window Chicago fans flipping us the bird.. I don't think they realize what we WILL do to them later this season”. I think that’s a perfect example of motivation in the making.

Whatever it takes to get motivated, just realize its importance, and go with it. Any hope, dream, wish, can be yours if you want it enough. Determination and motivation matter.