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Written by: Georgia Lee Arts
September 24, 2024
The Playbook of Life: What Football Can Teach You About Strategy, Resilience, and Career Alignment
Imagine your life as a game of football. Just like on the field, in life, you need a winning strategy. Every move count, every challenge must be met with resilience, and when you get knocked down, it's all about getting back up with a stronger game plan. Whether you're looking to win in your career or personal growth, having the right offense and defense strategy is essential. The ultimate win? Aligning your career with who you truly are.
Knowing who you are is how you win. What if you knew exactly who you are and what you’re meant to do? That’s the kind of clarity I help people achieve—helping them crystallize their identity so they can live with passion, purpose, and without regrets. Think of it as crafting your personal playbook for success. Knowing who you are is how you win.
Imagine this:
You’re on the field, the ball is in your hands, and the crowd is roaring. But it’s not just any game—it’s the game of life. The field represents your opportunities, the opposing team, your obstacles, and your teammates, those who support your dreams. Now, ask yourself:
What is your play?
What direction are you moving?
Who is helping you along the way?
Just like a coach would map out plays in football, in life, you need to strategize to win. When you understand who you are, that’s when you make the smartest moves. Self-awareness becomes your greatest strength on the field of life, and each play gets you one step closer to your end goal—your dream career, your personal fulfillment, your sense of purpose.
For High School Seniors
The big leagues are just around the corner. Figuring out your next step, whether it’s college, work, or a new adventure, can feel overwhelming. It’s like a quarterback reading the defense—you must assess your options before making the play. What if you could gain clarity on your future before stepping onto that field?
For Veterans Transitioning from the Military
Your previous playbook worked well in service, but now it’s time to pivot and rebuild. Taking the skills, discipline, and leadership you’ve gained, it’s about crafting a new civilian identity that’s still true to who you are at your core. How would it feel to confidently step into the next phase of your life with a renewed sense of purpose?
For Those Stuck in Burnout
You’ve been on the sidelines for too long, watching the game pass you by. But now, it’s time to rewrite your game plan. What if you could rediscover what lights you up and energizes you, getting back into the game with a new sense of motivation?
For Midlife Empty Nesters
Your home team has changed, and it’s time to find out what drives you outside the roles you’ve played for years. What if this could be your time to rediscover passions and dreams you’ve put on hold?
Reflective Questions
Here’s where the real work begins. Just as every football player trains for the next game, you can prepare yourself by reflecting on these questions:
Why do I dread Monday mornings?
What am I truly passionate about, and how can I align that with my work?
Who is on my team, and are they supporting my dreams?
What is one small action I can take today to move closer to my goals?
If my career were a football game, what’s my offense and what’s my defense?
Helping people figure out who they are is what I love to do. Whether you're starting out, making a pivot, or redefining your path, I’m here to help you design a winning strategy for your life.
In football, every yard counts. In life, every step toward knowing yourself brings you closer to a career and life that’s in alignment with your true purpose.
Are you ready to create your winning strategy? Let’s start today.
Georgia Lee Arts, founder of Elysian Dream, is a career strategist and certified coach with 30 years of military and civilian experience in leadership, training, and coaching.
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