An Encouragement for Christian Writers and Content Creators for 2023
Gaining ground requires a change in thinking
A little background on me
What many on Medium don’t know is that I played football in high school. In fact, it’s actually my favorite sport.
My mom didn’t allow me to play my freshman year, however, I was able to play my sophomore year all the way through the end of high school. Though I worked hard, was quick when moving with the ball, and displayed some level of talent, I lacked the aggression, size, and experience of many of my teammates.
I ended up starting JV playing running back and cornerback: an offensive and defensive position.
What football and sports like soccer, basketball, and rugby share in common are that there are at least two sides to the game: offense and defense.
The responsibility of the offense is simple: score as often as you can in any given game. The responsibility of the defense is equally simple: keep the other team from scoring as much as possible.
Though simple in theory, needless to say, it’s easier said than done. Trust me.
However, performing at least somewhat well on both sides of the ball is needed in order to do well in the…