Three Motivational Lessons That We Can All Learn From Sir Alex Ferguson
When you think about one of the world’s most successful football teams, Manchester United, one man who instantly springs to mind is the legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson. Often regarded as the greatest football manager of all time, he is best known for his 26-year spell at Old Trafford that saw him win a remarkable 38 major trophies. This included 13 Premier League titles, five FA Cups and two Champions League victories.
Considering his long list of victories, it is no surprise that Sir Alex is a popular high-performance speaker. He is vastly experienced and offers many motivational lessons at events of all shapes and sizes, ranging from public conferences to private corporate events.
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Never Give Up
Manchester United without Sir Alex Ferguson sounds inexplicable, but in 1990, just three years into his reign, he was on the brink of losing his job. The club went through a transitional time and had not won a trophy for several years, coming up against Nottingham Forest in an FA Cup tie. Rumour had it that if United did not win, Sir Alex would lose his job. Fortunately, the club won the match and that season’s FA Cup; the rest is history.
This is a fantastic example of why it is important not to give up in times of adversity. Where he could have bowed to the pressure and given up, he kept on going, believing in his ability, which stood him in good stead for his whole career. This is something people can adopt in their own lives to achieve success.
Prioritise What Is Important To You
You can see things clearer by prioritising what is important in your life, helping you achieve your goals. Often, there can be lots of different things you are working towards, but establishing what is most important can be beneficial.
Sir Alex Ferguson did this throughout his career, which helped his team compete at the highest level of European football for several years. With the team competing in so many different competitions season after season, to keep United competitive at the top of the Premier League and Champions League, he would regularly play rotated teams in the domestic cups to keep his side fresh.
Manchester United won five FA Cups and four League Cups during his career. At his motivational speaking events, Sir Alex shows people how prioritising does not mean forgetting your other aims but simply ensuring you focus on your most important ones.
Aim High
From his very first day as Manchester United manager, Sir Alex Ferguson made it clear that he aimed to overtake Liverpool’s record of 18 league titles. The club had seven titles when he took over in 1986 but hadn’t won one since 1967. By the time he left the club in 2013, they had 20 titles, now an English football record.
When he first took over, beating Liverpool’s record seemed extremely unachievable. Still, he believed in his ability and did not stop working hard until the record had been achieved. This quality can be adopted by people in every aspect of their lives. Set your sights high, and the rewards on offer when you achieve will be considerably more.
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