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Yo Adrian! You Don't Have to "Win" to be Great

Yo Adrian! You Don't Have to "Win" to be Great

Have you seen Rocky?  How about Rocky 2, Rocky 3, Rocky 4, Rocky 5, AND Rocky Balboa?  I know......there have been a lot of Rocky movies.  I'm a sucker though.  I don't know exactly what it is about those movies, but if one is on cable (DISH in my case) then I am sucked in at whatever point in the movie it is.

There are so many things to love about the Rocky movies.  You know he's always the underdog.  Yet he often comes out on top.  Notice that I didn't say he always wins?  It is because he doesn't.  Do you remember the last scene in Rocky Balboa?  He's fighting Mason Dixon and at the end of a dramatic fight it's a split decision by many of the judges.  Ultimately, Dixon wins.  But, as Rocky leaves the arena, the fans are chanting "Rocky, Rocky, Rocky".  Because he has heart.  He wins their hearts. 

Even though he doesn't win, he is still an inspiration.  Rocky shows us a couple key things:

  • Work hard
  • Stay focused
  • Don't be afraid of challenges
  • Don't let fear run your life
  • Love you family and friends
  • Always keep trying to do better- to BE better

It isn't rocket science, I know.  It's Rocky.  But..............I love him.  Yo Adrian!!





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(Visit Trisha's Website) Trisha McFarlane is a Regional HR Director in an agency environment with 15 years experience. Her prior HR experience was gained with one of the "Big 4" public accounting firms, the staffing industry, and the banking industry. Trisha views the role of a HR professional as more than just trying to have a seat at the table. It’s her attempt to guide employees through the work experience. She wants to become an integral part of their performance and sometimes, wants to be able to “sing and dance” right along with them. Trisha also does what she can to make the HR experience a smooth one for leaders and employees. Trisha has a Master's in Human Resource Management from Webster University. SheI also holds a B.A. in Sociology with a Minor in Political Science from the University of Missouri. Trisha is a working mother of 5 year old twins with a great hubby and two dogs she adores. Another passion of hers is volunteering for the March of Dimes. She has been the Family Teams Chairman for the St. Louis Metro March for Babies for the last 5 years.

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