A great story about winning

This article was recently passed onto me by my best friend (my dad) and I thought it was simply terrific…A story of both challenge and victory; some of the most important characteristics of leadership–in my opinion–include passion (which includes strongly an element of a positive outlook) and perseverance. This story speaks beautifully to both.

Clemson coach Swinney’s life has been full of turnaround stories, success

CLEMSON — To understand how Dabo Swinney was able to turn the fortunes of the Clemson football program around after it appeared everything was spiraling out of control in mid-October, you first have to understand who Dabo Swinney really is and where he comes from.

“When he was about four years old, I saw that there was something different and real special about him,” Swinney’s mother Carol McIntosh said.

Though she did not know it at the time, it was Swinney’s upbeat and positive outlook on life that helped her and her family through some of the most difficult times in their lives.

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2 Responses to “A great story about winning”

  1. Joe Singh says:
    December 18, 2008 at 9:38 am

    Great Story! Great example of “Tough times don’t last, Tough people do”!

  2. L'Chaim "To Life" Abundantly says:
    December 19, 2008 at 11:47 am

    Small hinges swing big doors!
    If it was not for the small things in life that keep us motivated then the big things in life are not opened to us when we need them. Also if it were not for the associates down line the up line would not be there.
    Charles
    L’Chaim “To Life” Univera Team
    Lake Oswego, OR

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