Overcoming the Odds

“Impossible odds set the stage for amazing miracles.” (Jentezen Franklin)

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The 2022 Kentucky Derby saw an incredible underdog story when an alternate horse gained entry into the prestigious race at the last minute.

Rich Strike was an 80-1 longshot but emerged as the victor in the 2^nd biggest upset in Derby history.

This story is a testament to the fact that success doesn’t always come easy, and sometimes it takes overcoming significant obstacles to achieve our goals.

The road to success is often filled with challenges and setbacks, but it’s important to stay focused and determined in the face of adversity.

Just like Rich Strike, who went from being an alternate to winning the Kentucky Derby, we too can overcome our obstacles and emerge victorious.

It’s all about perseverance, dedication, and belief in ourselves.

This story might be about a horse race, but we can take inspiration from this story into our own lives.

We can keep pushing forward toward our own victories, no matter how big or small they may be. We can rise above our circumstances to achieve great things.

We can win in life even when the odds seem stacked against us.

 

Jamy Bechler is the author of five books including The Captain and The Bus Trip, host of the Success is a Choice Podcast, professional speaker, and trains organizations on creating championship cultures. He previously spent 20 years as a college basketball coach and administrator.  The Leadership Playbook is Bechler’s online program that helps athletes become better teammates and more positive leaders while strengthening a team’s culture. As a certified John Maxwell leadership coach, Bechler has worked with businesses and teams, including the NBA. Follow him on Twitter at @CoachBechler. To connect with him via email or find out about his services, please contact speaking@CoachBechler.com. You can also subscribe to his insights on success and leadership by clicking here.