New England’s journey from 4 wins to AFC Champions demonstrates how commitment to change creates powerful comebacks, both in sports and personal growth.
The New England Patriots are going to the Super Bowl for a record twelfth time. But this time is unlike any previous trip.
Last season the Patriots won only four games. This season they won 17 games and are the AFC Champions. It is one of the greatest turnarounds in NFL history.
I’ve written and spoken about comebacks and turnarounds. I wrote a book « Turn Your Setbacks Into Comebacks » sharing the components of a comeback and the steps to a turnaround.
But before you can drop setback mentality, exit survival mode, have forward focus or regain your momentum something must happen first.
A turnaround or comeback will only happen if you change. You must be willing to do things differently from what you’ve done up to that point. A turnaround pivots on decisive change.
This is exactly what the Patriots did. They made massive changes to their team, and the result is a wildly successful season with an opportunity to become NFL champions. And be the first NFL team to win seven Super Bowls.
Anyone who wants a turnaround in their life must be willing to change too.
The first thing that must change is your mind. And you change your mind through knowledge. A change of mind happens when you receive new information and gain new knowledge. Part of that knowledge comes through defeat and failure.
The Patriots knew they had to make wholesale changes after losing 13 games last season. Their change started at the top by hiring a new head coach Mike Vrabel.
