Life Lessons From Sport: Never Make A Decision While Frustrated
He would not have won the 2006 World Cup, nor the 2007 UEFA Champions League, nor to be described as the best free deal in history, nor to play the 2012 Euro final, nor the 2015 Champions League final...if he made a decision in frustration.
That person is Andrea Pirlo, who was about to retire after the 2005 Champions League final, when his team - at that time - Milan lost dramatically, after advancing 0-3 and then drawing 3-3, then losing on penalties against Liverpool.
Later, Andrea stated, "The idea of retiring in 2005, after the loss in Istanbul, took hold of me, and it was very feasible at that moment."
The Italian star added, “I felt hopeless and weak, and I thought...
I can't do anything again.”.
If the Italian maestro had done it and made his decision in frustration, he would not have attained the historical status he obtained after that. The world knew him with his charming pass against Germany in the 2006 semi-final, and his corner kick that led to Italy drawing France in the World Cup final.
He went on to be a huge part of a historical turning point for the wounded Juventus after the Calciopoli scandal. He contributed to almost everything beautiful in the history of modern Italian football.
He achieved great prestige, because he paused, canceled his frustrating decision, and advanced in the world of football, accepting the fact that losing is part of winning, and that rock bottom is the first step towards the top...
He gave us a lesson in this life.
We have to pay attention, we should avoid surrendering decisions when we are in a state of frustration, we have to be patient... I am not saying that surrendering isn't acceptable, but I say: accepting defeat is possible after reflection after we have left a frustrated mood.
In private life, ask any couple, and you will know that in their heart they have thought about divorce many times, but did not decide in the moment of frustration; the relationship succeeded. As for those who were impatient, and decided in an instant frustration; They only harvested separation.
Taking a step back when frustrated and applying calm reason to decision making is how I try to live my life. Your post shared that sentiment beautifully.😊
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It's just a cool lesson I found myself learning when I was reading about the player's career.
I am glad you liked the post, thank you for reading it.
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It's a useful one.
Take 3 deep breaths, reflect, put things into perspective and take another deep breath, take a step back and then react and act from your mind instead of only high emotions. That's what I usually do.
A great way of putting to immediate action. I like that.
I believe that you should never base a decision, especially a life decision on emotion. You need to step away from the situation and take the time to let the emotional part of the process calm itself down. Emotional decisions are rarely advantageous and are usually fought with regret.
Exactly, you worded it perfectly!
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Nice one. Before I make a decision in anger at work I always go for a walk. It's amazing the mindset shift and upon reflection always say to myself I'm glad I didn't respond when angry
Yeah, I had so many moments when I end up realizing how stupid I was just after like 5 minutes when I calm down lol!
It was a hard time for Pirlo but I'm sure he'll be glad he didn't throw in the towel too early.
A similar scenario was seen with Lionel Messi, he kept losing in country football at the senior level. At some point, I read some rumours that he wanted to retire from country football after a lost final. It turned out he didn't retire and now, he's won a gold trophy with his country.
A clear indication that frustration leads to faulty decisions.
That's the impressive thing about him. Messi as well. A great lesson how if you keep trying it will lead to good things.
You are right. Making a decision when you are frustrated or angry is never the right thing to do. Step back, take a deep breath, count to at least 10, and calm down before deciding.