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This week, the football world lost a legend: Jim Marshall, the Minnesota Vikings ironman best known for his resilience, leadership, and—yes—one unforgettable mistake. He passed away at 87, having etched his name into NFL history for far more than one play. Marshall’s infamous “wrong way run” in 1964, when he… Read More "Honoring Jim Marshall: The Ironman Who Ran the Wrong Way—and Kept Going"
In this post, we delve into the insightful experiences of J.A. Adande, a renowned journalist and educator whose encounters with journalistic accuracy provide a compelling perspective on learning from mistakes. His story, especially the ‘Medill F’ from Northwestern University, echoes the key themes from “The Mistakes That Make Us: Cultivating… Read More "The Power of Fact-Checking in Journalism: Lessons from J.A. Adande and the ‘Medill F’"
This article caught my eye the other day: ‘We’re scientists right now’: Wisconsin volleyball’s unconventional path to success I love this mindset from Wisconsin volleyball coach Kelly Sheffield: “Wisconsin’s coach sees things eclectically. He doesn’t believe there’s a limit to discoverable answers in the game. Think like a scientist, Sheffield tells… Read More "Embracing the Experimentalist Mindset: Lessons from Wisconsin Volleyball’s Success"
In the dynamic world of sports, just as in business and life, mistakes are often viewed with a sense of dread – tens of thousands (or millions) of people might be watching. However, there are instances where a seemingly poor decision or a blatant error can surprisingly turn into a… Read More "When Mistakes Lead to Triumphs in Football (Brock Purdy or Peyton Manning); Also in Business or Life"
It was a stunning finish to last Saturday’s big matchup between two top-ten NCAA college football teams, as #6 Ohio State scored the winning touchdown against #9 Notre Dame on the last play of the game, taking a 17 to 14 victory. The mistake isn’t giving up a touchdown. The… Read More "Notre Dame Football’s 10-Player Blunder: A Case Study in Failing to Learn from Mistakes"
Assumptions are a common cause of mistakes. In any workplace, we often make the best decision that we can at a given moment. But when a lack of knowledge is replaced with assumptions… that decision might turn out to be a bad one. So it’s important to recognize when we… Read More "ESPN’s Michael Kay’s Bad Assumption: Misjudging NY Giants Coach Brian Daboll Explained"
