Every now and then, someone who isn’t picked to be the winner ends up winning.

The odds are against them.

They rise to the occasion.

They surprise everyone (including themselves sometimes)

What underdogs do to win:

They practice like champions.

They are humble.

They work within their limits, and capitalize on the limits of their opponents.

They dig deep. Very Deep.

They are thankful.

We tell our 4 year old that “Winning isn’t everything”

That is important to keep in mind.

More importantly, is how do underdogs react to their circumstances?

If we find ourselves as underdogs, how do we react?

If (when) people count us out, will we give up?

Will we humbly dig deep?

Will we work hard at honing our craft?

May we each see ourselves as having value, as worthy of the cause we champion, and may we dig deep – no matter how the world views us.

Kevin