For this analogy, you can use whatever sport you like that has a halftime. My favorite sport is football and since I’m watching football while typing this, here you go….
The gun goes off signaling the end of the 2nd quarter and it’s time to head to the locker room. The goal for halftime is quick and simple – get refreshed and get reenergized. You want to learn from, and adjust to, what was thrown at you in the first half. By the time you walk out of the locker room, you want to be focused and mentally prepared to handle whatever comes your way in the second half.
I turned 45 years old this past summer. I like to think it’s my Halftime. Need to evaluate the successes and failures of the first half and make the appropriate adjustments. I know I can play better. I know I can execute better. I’m going to need to change my approach to life a bit if I want the results I desire. I need to reorganize the game plan. I need to get off of facebook for a while. Need to get back to writing (more than 160 character sound bites). Need to write more jokes and get back on stage. Need to get back into my workout routine. Eat better. Live better. Be more productive in my career. I feel I’ve been a good example for my daughter, but I know I can still improve. Be a better father, son, brother and friend.
It’s important to understand the critical difference between life’s halftime and a football game. In football, there will be another game next week. In life, this is the only game you play. I’m not looking to be in position to need a “Hail Mary” pass at the end to pull out a win. I want to bust out of the locker room, make a statement on the first possession and keep rolling till the end. Who knows - If I play well enough, maybe I can take this thing into overtime.
