3 Lessons Learned from March Madness
3 Lessons Learned from March Madness
The NCAA Basketball Tournament, known as March Madness, is well underway with only four teams left – playing for the right to be in the championship game next week. While these four teams are some of the best college basketball teams in the country, this tournament has had its share of thrilling shots, suspense and upsets.
Here are 3 business/life lessons learned from this year’s tournament:
You always have a chance. That chance may be slim, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t show up and do the best you can. Remember David and Goliath; the odds makers probably didn’t give David very good odds either.- Don’t give up. It’s not over ‘til it’s over. There were several games in this tournament that were decided at, literally, the last second. You have to be continually present, focused and committed to what you are doing. You may not always win, but no one can tell you that you didn’t give it your all.
- If you make it interesting, people will come. Unlike professional leagues (let’s not debate whether these college players are really professionals that happen to be in college), the NCAA Tournament is ‘one and done.’ Lose and you are done; win and you move on. No best out of 3, 5 or 7 games. Anyone can have a bad game – or a really good one – which is why this tournament draws millions of fans who watch the game in person, on television, computers or phone and more who have taken the time to fill out their brackets. Whatever you are doing, personally or professionally, make it interesting. Someone will be intrigued and will want to know what it is about.
At Naperville Senior Center we are passionate about what we do to give our Members the respect and independence they deserve. We want them to enjoy their time with us through socialization, activities, games and puzzles, exercise and even breaking bread together.
At NSC, everyone has a chance; a chance to enjoy fun activities, do a little exercise and socialize with up to a dozen of their peers.- Our Members never give up. (Okay, some of them take a nap from time to time.) They realize they have certain limitations but they now look forward to their next visit.
- Interesting activities recently at the Center: Pinot’s Palette conducted an art workshop, all Members received an ‘Oscar’ for their special talent, Bagpiper Tracey performed a recital, and a 134 pound dog came to visit twice.
When we hear our Members say they look forward to coming each day, we know we are doing our best. Each week there is something new, different and interesting for them to do or learn; we want our Members to grow!
Call to action: contact us to schedule a FREE 3-hour trial at our facility so you can see what we have to offer and understand the Naperville Senior Center experience, “Home Away From Home.”
Free TRIAL is for new Members and their caregiver.
The trial visit is Monday-Friday from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Tour our adult day services facility.
Observe some fun activities. Join us for lunch. Learn more at our Senior Adult Day Care center FREE TRIAL
Receive Peace of Mind.
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minimum participation is necessary. We anticipate about two-thirds of our Members will attend all day, five days a week.
wer, we have a hair care station so members can feel good about their personal grooming. We also have a washer and dryer to quickly deal with unexpected spills. This not only helps your loved one feel better about him/herself, but it helps the caregiver as well.
In 2015 there were 47.8 million senior citizens (65 and above) living in the United States.
Help with cutting the grass, landscaping or shoveling snow. Is there a senior neighbor on your block that uses an old push mower? Or does their grass always seem to be high? Why not take your mower down there and cut it for them. Do the landscape beds need to be weeded or bushes trimmed? Lend a hand and do it for them. When you see snow pile up on their stoop, walkway or driveway, shovel it for them. Ask a neighbor or two to join you and get the job done even faster. It’s only an hour or two out of your day and your senior neighbor will be very grateful.
, raise kids or do something to make the community a better place? Why not say ‘thank you’ to them, just to make them feel like they are still appreciated. Bring a pretty bunch of flowers to brighten their day. Or make a hot meal for them. ‘Thank you’ is so easy to say and it costs very little. Try it out, you might just feel good too!