Your presence after losses is worth more than it is after victories.

The world is full of bandwagon jumpers. It seems that when a team is winning, people who haven’t seen a single competition in years are suddenly super fans. They seem to appear from nowhere. The coaches and players quietly say to each other, “Where were they when we were losing every week?” The latecomers, no matter how loudly they cheer or how much money they spent on their team logo gear, do not impress them.

The whole team will remember you and will respect you if you’re the one who hangs around to encourage and to console after bitter defeats and not just after exhilarating victories. Your credibility will be built on your knees while you sob with them after a painful loss. Then you’ll know real joy and excitement when you share the fun that comes with winning.