I’ve always been fascinated with success! And for me growing up playing sports and winning became an obsession. I went on through the ranks to play professional hockey. Just one step beyond the NHL, held back due to injuries and other adversities. It was a blow and still is at times when I watch roaring fans cheer on their respective teams. After the LA Kings won the Stanley Cup I was so enthused on their passion for excellence. They always came back fighting to victory despite being the underdog in some of the hard battles against rivals. I marveled at Captain Dustin Brown of the Kings and his fierce determination to keep the troops in a state of persistent momentum no matter what the odds. The Kings won the cup and I knew I wanted to meet Dusty and talk about leadership and victory! I again visualized meeting this competitor at some point in my life, and little did I know it would be very soon. I was invited to the Spirit Awards in LA shortly after the Kings hoisted the Holy Grail of hockey with no clue that a few of the team members would be attending. The room was filled with all kinds of people ranging from young kids to all star athletes and of course proud parents.
During the intermission I went to a table where cake and soft drinks were being served when I bumped into a solid young man in a suit. When we both said pardon me at the same time I realized it was Captain Brown. Dustin and I must have talked for over an hour about leadership and what it takes to win. I expressed my respect to him as a captain and congrats to a job well done. I knew I would meet him, I just didn’t know when. Funny how “it” works…I expect big things from this awesome hockey player and great human being in the future. Hats of, or should I say Crowns on to the Kings even though the Pens and the Leafs or my boys. Ahhhh manifesting and molding energy, what a blessing!
RY