By David Tepera, May 22, 2024

If you’re keeping up with the professional basketball playoffs, to me, leaders are those who keep battling under all circumstances. I do have an issue with elite players who cry to the refs because they think they were fouled on every drive or shot attempted.

Please, get back in the game, quit being a spoiled crybaby and be a team player. So what, you missed the shot, but if you drive the boards, you can get the rebound and make the score.

In my life experiences, I failed and missed more shots than can be counted. I created three different businesses that started out well, but in the end, for various reasons, failed. I lost quite a bit of money, but never gave up because of all the shots missed and lessons learned.

Finding the right business partner – my wife Tina, creating a unique niche, and getting the rebound led to Ageless Muscle’s continual success.

What shots have you missed? Haven’t we all failed and missed in relationships? Don’t give up on love, so drive the boards because taking another shot is in the future. Also, take the time to work on yourself and build confidence.  

What’s new with your health? Are you blaming the refs for the bad news? Did you really get fouled or do you own that you chose an unhealthy life? Who prepares the food you intake? Who prevents you from exercise?

Maybe, it’s time to take ownership and go get the rebound. You have complete control of your body and choices in life.

Paul Pierce played in the NBA for 19 seasons, primarily with the Boston Celtics. He won a championship in 2008 and was elected MVP, also selected to the Hall of Fame in 2021.

During that time, Pierce made a last second three-point shot to win the series. Afterwards, a reporter was challenging Pierce when she asked if he called “backboard”? Pierce looked her in the eyes and replied “I called game!”. That reply has stuck with me for 16 years, so it’s your turn to get the rebound and make the buzzer beater in life. This is your game.