One offense at a time is a strategy that has brought teams back from seemingly insurmountable deficits to stunning victories
Shoshana Schwartz
There’s a saying among basketball players: “Play the game one offense at a time.” It doesn’t matter how many points down your team is. It doesn’t matter what your win-loss record is, who’s on the court, if your best player is out with an injury, or you’re planning to quit tomorrow. Stay focused, utilize all the tools you have, and do your best right now. One offense at a time is a strategy that has brought teams back from seemingly insurmountable deficits to stunning victories.
In the 12-step program, there’s a similar concept: One day a time. It doesn’t matter how many days of sobriety you’ve had, how many times you’ve slipped up before, or if your support circle is temporarily unavailable. Just get through today, utilizing all your tools, even if you’re 100 percent sure that tomorrow you’ll use whatever substance or behavior you’ve disengaged from.
How can you apply this winning strategy in your own life?
Imagine this scenario. David, five years old, has a weak immune system and has undergone a medical procedure that requires him to stay in a glass enclosure in complete isolation for one month. His mom stays right outside; they can see and hear each other but they can’t have any physical contact.
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