In the deciding play of the Superbowl, the Seahawks had just made a miraculous catch that put them in the 5-yard line with 20 seconds left in the game. The game was clearly within their reach, and one can imagine the adrenaline and pressure put upon the team in that moment.
However, in that moment, the team made a rash decision to try to throw the Patriots off guard with an unexpected, risky play: a quick pass play into the end zone, aiming to carry their momentum with a quick finish when the rational course of action would be to run the ball in.
It is obvious that this was a reckless decision as it proved when the Patriots intercepted the ball to win the game. There was enough time and 4 downs left for several running touchdown attempts but instead they chose to take the risky course in a flood of high emotion.
This reminds me about the importance of having genuine care and concern in every small decision and action we make in life. We may make it to the 1-yard line, but without the well deliberated decision in the final moment, the whole effort could be lost.
Though this may be the end for the Seahawks for this year's Superbowl, it is still a valuable lesson the team and all of us can apply to our lives from now on.
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