Some people see March Madness as just a silly basketball tournament that no one can ever predict. Our lives are the same way we can't predict what is going to happen. So here is how March Madness represents our lives.
1. The Underdog Beats The Big Dog
We saw the Retrievers (UMBC) beat the overall number 1 seed, Virginia, during the first week of the tournament. Virginia blatantly lost the game. That is the first time in Men's NCAA basketball history that a 16 seed beat a number 1 seed. This shows us that the Underdog will win. And that as we go through life when we feel like the Underdog we still have a chance. Don't let your status get you down.
2. No One Actually Knows What's Going On
You can calculate every statistic you want to try to predict who is going to win each game but no matter what as soon as the teams take the court anything can happen, and we all just get to sit back and watch. Just like in the game of life as soon as we start a new game or challenge all the statistics go out the window and we don't know what is going to happen until the end.
3. #TeamNoSleep
Everyone stays up late watching the games and then we realize we have homework and stay up all night long. Lifes the same way we never really sleep when we are busy or stressed or just addicted to Netflix.
4. When Grandma Is By Your Side You Always Win
Nuff Said! Also, Love You Gmommy!
5. You Have To Make Your Free Throws
You don't get many free shots in basketball so you have to make all the free points you can in order to get ahead.You have to make them. Take advantage of all the free points, free food, and free time you have in life. You can't miss out on things that are free and will help you. You don't get many of those chances.
6. The Last 5 Minutes Are Your Last Chance To Make A Come Back
Take your shots while you can and don't let your time run out. The last five minutes still mean you have time to make a change and come back. It also means that your chances are limited to take them while you can.
7. Expect To Be Upset
Life and basketball are full of upsets so don't expect a perfect game. Don't expect to have a perfect day. Understand that there are good and bad days, just like there are wins and losses.
8. No Matter What You Are Facing Give It 110%
If you don't give it your all then you will never get a good result back. You have to give each and every day the most you can give it or you will never win. You have to give each game all that you can or you shouldn't expect to win!
9. It's Ok To Miss A Shot,... or 10
We all mess up and that's ok! Missing shots is normal and completely ok. We all mess up! What matters is how we recover from those missed shots. Don't let them get you down, learn from your mistakes and move on.
10. Quitting Isn't An Option
You don't get to deny an invitation to the NCAA tournament, so you can't deny your invitation from life. So you can't give up on it.
11. Taking A Time Out Is Ok
We all need a break some time off. Take a timeout and breathe for a little when you need to. No one will judge you. Watch netflix, get some water and just relax. It'll help you bunches.
12. Stay Hydrated
Water literally keeps you alive.
13. Don't Underestimate Your Opponent
We never know what is coming at us, so never underestimate the challenge you are facing. Everything is hard so don't think it'll ever be an easy shot.
14. A Loss Doesn't Me You Lost
It's all perspective. If you gave it your all and you still lose than you won in your heart. And that's what matters.
15. It Never Goes As Planned
Nuff Said. @everyone who has studied hard for a test then failed it.