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5 things we learn in the wildcard card round!!! The playoffs are here and they are not disappointing this far!!! Here are some of my takeaways from the weekend! 🏈

🏀 How Anthony Edwards Is Using The Power Of Simple To Take Over The Playoffs 🏆 The best players in the world do “simple” better than everyone else, and they do it repeatedly. Their consistency creates a compounding effect that wears down defenses and elevates them above everyone else. This edit dives into how Edwards uses elite footwork to create neutral-to-attack moments for himself and then makes simple reads from an advantage to finish plays. This edit contains seven clips: 00:33 -2:15 - (Closeout) Story Telling Pump Fake 2:15 - 3:46 - (WIMS) Backcut 3:46 - 5:02 - (2i)(PnR) Shot 5:02 - 6:34 - (3i)(PnR) "Down" -> And-1 Finish 6:34 - 8:13 - (2i)(PnR) Under -> Re-Screen 8:13 - 10:08 - (1i)(PnR) Under -> Re-Screen 10:08 - 11:35 - (Mid Post) Bump -> Transition Fade

🏈 Attention 49ers Faithful! 🏈 Are you curious about the San Francisco 49ers' path to the playoffs? 🤔 The New York Times has created an interactive tool that lets you explore various scenarios and see how they impact the team's postseason chances. 📈 Key Takeaways: ✅ As of Week 8, the tool assesses the 49ers' current standing and remaining games ✅ The simulator runs thousands of simulations to estimate playoff odds based on game outcomes ✅ Users can interactively pick winners and see how results affect the 49ers' chances Discover the different paths to securing a division title, wild card spot, or first-round bye! 🏆 Customize the tool by selecting outcomes for just a few games and witness the impact on the overall playoff picture. 🎯 Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain insights into the 49ers' road to the postseason! 🛣️ Check out the article now and share your thoughts in the comments below. 👇 #49ers #NFLPlayoffs #InteractiveTool #PostseasonPredictions

Teresa Weatherspoon was released from the Chicago Sky. This has sparked a wave of discontent and support. Despite not making the playoffs, her dedication and consistent effort were evident. This story isn't just about basketball; it's a lesson in brand building. In marketing, as in sports, people notice your dedication and consistency. ✔️ Post, even when you don't feel like it. ✔️ Show up for the camera, even when you don't feel ready. ✔️ Get a social media team when you need help. ✔️ Hire the expert, as needed. Every effort, through highs and lows, builds connections that can propel your business forward. #TeresaWeatherspoon #ChicagoSky #Community #Marketing

Earn Your Victory: Embracing the Challenge We believe in earning our place in the playoffs, not just sliding in. This mindset transforms our approach, making us stronger and more resilient. Discover how embracing challenges leads to true success, and why playing at full strength matters. #EarnYourVictory #MindsetMatters #ChallengeAccepted #PlayoffMentality #Resilience #YouthSports #TeamSuccess #HardWorkPaysOff #CoachingWisdom #EmbraceTheChallenge

❓ Here’s a question: Is a bucket list just a checklist... or is it a roadmap for living fully and intentionally? ❓ For 20 years in the Navy, my life revolved around structure, mission, and devotion to duty - leaving little opportunity for birthdays, family dinners, and those everyday moments that matter most. But now, I’m making it a priority to show up, live fully, and create those "forever memories" when opportunities arise. This past week was a great example. My 10-year-old son, Caleb, has a bucket list, and right at the top? Watching his favorite player, Justin Jefferson, play live for the Minnesota Vikings in person. When the Vikings made the playoffs, I jumped at the opportunity to make it happen. Game tickets? Secured. 🎟️ Flights? Booked. ✈️ Dad of the Year? Locked and loaded. 💪 But life had other plans. Caleb got hit with a “flu blitz,” bedridden for two days. 🤒 We scrambled, pushed flights back to the last possible option, and hoped for a miracle. Just like his favorite player in a clutch moment, Caleb rallied. 🎉 By Monday, we were in Arizona, and he was smiling ear-to-ear, devouring his first In-N-Out burger while watching JJ in person perform on the field. 🍔 🏈 Here’s the truth this "forever memory" reminded me: Bucket lists aren’t about ticking boxes... they’re about being intentional. They’re a reminder to focus on what truly matters: showing up, adapting when life gets tough, and creating meaningful connections with those who matter most. The Vikings didn’t win that night, but we certainly did as father/son. 👨👦 The memory we created was a win neither of us will ever forget. And with the upgrade to First Class from American Airlines for the flight home, another one of his bucket list items was crossed off. 😂 🪣 So, what’s on your bucket list? Whether it’s for your family, your team, or even just yourself, don’t wait for “someday.” Start now. Live with intention. Let’s inspire each other - what’s one bucket list goal you’re ready to tackle? Drop it below 👇... or better yet, just go and DO IT!

The NFL and College Football Playoffs are here and so are We with Episode 143. The Wager Makers are back!! Get our Picks on the #NFLPlayoffs and our take on #NBA softies, College Football Playoffs, fall of the #SEC, and much more! #NFLpicks

Two things I learned from Don Larsen... The story of how his perfect game came to be teaches a good lesson about preparation. Always be ready - Larsen had started Game 2 and was given a 6-0 lead, but lasted only 1.2 innings in a 13-8 loss. He told me, “I expected to be in the bullpen on Monday (Game 5).” So, what’s that mean?  Be ready to take advantage of an opportunity even if you think that opportunity may never come. Make the most of every opportunity – Raise your hand if you’ve been the starting pitcher in a World Series game! (…crickets). As rare as that may be for you and me, and as rare as that still is for players today, getting the ball handed to you for such a big game almost never happened in the 50’s. Why? Because there were no expanded playoffs. Two teams, 7 games, that’s it. Don certainly made the most of it. So, always be ready and make the most of every opportunity. That will work wonders for you at school, your job or anywhere else in your life.

Reporter: “For teams that are out of the playoffs, it’s easier to score goals & win games because there’s no pressure. That’s something we hear a lot...” Coach Marty: “Who’s saying that? You said you hear that a lot, so who’s saying it?” This is a great question for the matter of #misinformation and #disinformation. The #credibility of the source matters. An example of not caring about investigating the source is seen when Donald Trump uses a favourite statement: "Some people are saying... not me, but some people..." When people repeat what they've heard or think they've heard without thinking about the source, lots of #weird #outcomes can occur. It's of course worse if someone KNOWS that nobody said it and they're the first one to say it, but just don't want to admit it. #Intentionality to #deceive is what differentiates disinformation from misinformation. But it can't be denied that are also many times when we might think that someone said it, but our memories are just creating #false #hallucinations. Unintentionally creating false memories is probably more frequent because most people aren't out to deceive others. And when there's an #information #cascade already occurring, you're just riding the #wave at that point, rather than creating your own false memories. https://lnkd.in/gR4rcukT Relevant Citations: London, J., Li, S., and Sun, H. 2022. “Seems Legit: An Investigation of the Assessing and Sharing of Unverifiable Messages on Online Social Networks,” Information Systems Research (33:3), pp. 978–1001. (https://lnkd.in/gy_Jx9Jh). Stieglitz, S., and Dang-Xuan, L. 2013. “Emotions and Information Diffusion in Social Media—Sentiment of Microblogs and Sharing Behavior,” Journal of Management Information Systems (29:4), pp. 217–248. (https://lnkd.in/gKJKmTdu). Wang, Q., Yang, X., and Xi, W. 2018. “Effects of Group Arguments on Rumor Belief and Transmission in Online Communities: An Information Cascade and Group Polarization Perspective,” Information & Management (55:4), pp. 441–449. (https://lnkd.in/gY2yaCWy).

The weirdest part of layoffs is opposite of what happens in other competitive arenas. You see, when a competitive sports team fails miserably the first people to go are the coach and the GMs - those responsible for making decisions about how resources are spent and used to compete. In business, it feels more often that those responsible for the decisions leading to layoffs are those who are most likely to stay. You want to know why the same poor decisions keep getting made? The same people making those decisions are still left making decisions.