Terrell Owens was given his release a few days ago by the Dallas Cowboys.
The question is, why?
It is not because he can’t play or contribute any more from a talent perspective.
It is not because he is physically unable. He is one of the top athletes in the NFL when it comes to sheer physical specimen.
So what is it? Pure old self-centeredness. It is good old-fashioned pride. Thinking more about yourself than your teammates, the organization and others.
That is the one thing that gets all of us cut in life.
They survey the country to find out who would want Terrell on their home town team. Over 70% said no thanks.
No one wants someone with an attitude problem. One commentator said that he would ruin any quarterback and would destroy any locker room.
Remember people don’t get let go because of talent usually.
Attitude check list:
_____Do you look for the good in people?
_____Do you view mistakes as an opportunity to learn?
_____Do you have goals?
_____Do you want to stretch and grow?
_____When you are feeling sorry for yourself, do you try to talk yourself out of it?
_____Are you flexible when it comes to your plans?
_____Are you able to let go of anger?
_____ Do you feel you are better than others?
_____ Are you thankful?
_____Do you view the glass as half full instead of half empty?
_____Do you speak politely to others?
_____Are you patient with other people's short comings?
_____Do you try to do your best?
_____Do you enjoy life?
_____Do you realize that you are in charge of your attitudes?
“God chooses what we go through; we choose how we go through it.”
“The attitude of the individual determines the attitude of the group.”
“Circumstances do not make you what you are…they reveal what you are!”
PS. I just learned the T.O. got picked up by Buffalo Bills. The salary was low, but I bet the price they pay as a team will be high.
