Coach Arsene
Wenger of Arsenal FC is well known for campaigning for “Top Four slot” in the
English premier league season in season out. Most analysts and critics do not
see common sense in his submission. To the surprise of the majority his
employers are in full support of his ‘Philosophy’ and this annoys most of the
fans and potential fans even notable players staged a walkout on the club as a
result of this ‘Philosophy’.
I know you are already laughing at
my stupidity that I am encouraging you to imbibe a questionable philosophy that
did not win any Trophy for about 8years in a row for it custodian. Life is a
competitive field where everyone wants to perpetually be at the peak at a time
but the fact is just that only one person can be at a peak at a time. The
moment you realize that fact then “Top Four philosophy” should be something to
imbibe in as much that the Chance of being at the peak season- in season- out
is half in a highly competitive environment. That is exactly what Monsieur
Wenger is up to.
Sometimes, you do forget that you
may be Brilliant, Intelligent and smart, though, there is always someone out
there who has an edge over you in such environment. Even if there is no one
that has your strength definitely there will be someone with a factor that will
threaten you. This is why you should wake up from your slumber that first
position is everyone’s birthright, if you can be in the first position anybody
can be there too. To imbibe the “Top Four “ philosophy is far from settling you
for mediocrity rather it gives you consistency in the midst of potential
Champions this is why Arsenal FC will always play in the CHAMPIONS LEAGUE.
“Top Four “philosophy gives you room
to remain one of the best irrespective of the resources at your disposal. It
gives you zeal to compete amidst fierce competitor without pressure of being
undermined or outshined. Your personality will often threaten the underdogs and
give the big names a run for their money. This explains why Smaller team in EPL
find it difficult to get past Arsenal FC and the Big teams often find it
difficult to demolish the gunners. This makes you the most consistent in the
cadre of the best entity over a long period of time at least a decade like
Arsenal FC.
To stay within the “Top Four” in
anywhere you find yourself is as good as competing for the first position the
only difference is just that to occupy the first position you will have to
sacrifice your entertainment and relaxation for aggression. To be aggressive
put you under pressure which often times it boomerangs and you eventually lose
out. A “Top four “philosophy is a trophy bound philosophy that makes first
position your utmost priority while the fourth position your least expectation.
It is not a philosophy for mediocre rather a philosophy to streamline your
priorities in recognition of your weakness and strength irrespective of the
situation of the environment. This philosophy makes you relatively a relevant entity
amidst your peers. Check it out Arsenal FC remains one of the “Top Four”
football club in England, one of the “Top ten” football club in Europe and one
of the “Top twenty” football club in the world. This means that you maintaining
a “Top four” philosophy, books you a seat outside the shores of your domain.
A
decision to be within the “top four” anywhere you find yourself is a viable
philosophy to adopt in order to survive in a highly competitive environment. It
gives you the opportunity to be dynamic with the environment and as well
withstand the pressure that comes forth with a relative change in the position
within the “Top Four”. This means that when people are being disengaged for
failure your employers will have reasons to keep you. Arsene Wenger remains in
Arsenal while some of his contemporaries have been sacked on so many occasions
on the ground of failure.
Finally, this philosophy gives you
opportunity to re-create yourself to meet the Challenges in your environment
without succumbing to pressure. Arsenal FC built Emirate Stadium in the course
of their “Top Four” campaign. You might say they have no trophy within 8years
but they have a new Stadium to show for it with a relative good position in
England, Europe and the World at large. So, winning a trophy shouldn’t always
be your driving force.
Don’t be carried away I am not
eulogizing Arsene Wenger rather I am only urging you to take a second look at
his philosophy it might inspire you to be one of the best this generation could
offer and there is one thing that Arsenal FC don’t often do that is; always
take your Chances, Opportunity comes but once.
.angel
hagboola.gabriel@yahoo.com
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