World Cup soccer has lessons that can be applied to how we choose to live our lives. The National Post has a great article on the topic:
When Robin Van Persie jumped into the air and headed in the goal against Spain, the crowd went wild. Van Persie earned his reputation as The Flying Dutchman and one of the world's best players. But those astonishing plays are the exception, not the rule;
teams can’t rely on them to win games. At the end of the day, good defensive
soccer moves are equally important as jaw-dropping goals, although they’re
often given less attention. If you want to win, stopping opponents at
midfield may not bring in the glory, but it’s a vital component of the game.
It’s great to score five goals, but you still lose if they score six goals
against you.
The same is true in the game of personal finances. Just like
in soccer, if you want to succeed, you need a good defensive strategy. It’s
nice to bring in the big bucks, but if the money leaves your bank account
faster than it comes in, at the end of the day, you will lose the game.
Jacoline Loewen and be reached at email - jacoline.loewen "at" ubs.com
