"Teamology"

A team is made up of 2 or more people. The question that everyone usually asks themselves is, "What makes a successful team?". In most cases in sports (which can be applied to all areas in life), a team comprises of a group of people who come together and work towards a common goal. The team that succeeds usually is defined by the team that reaches the goal first or simply reaching the goal. So how do we answer the question of "What makes a successful team?"?

Well, if you ask me, a successful team is not one that is made up of superstars. Neither is it one made up one superstar. A team is not simply defined as a group that is constantly winning. A team is successful when the people in the team work together, when their hearts truly beat as one.

Most winners would argue that talk about heart and passion is losers' talk. However, I beg to differ. I may not be a winner. But I still feel that heart and passion is what identifies a team. It is the whole concept of belief, working together and hearts beating as one that makes a team what it is.

In times of ups, it is easy for everyone to jump onto the bandwagon and support the Champions. However, it is the times of down that is the real test of what a team is. It is where the fundamentals of a team is tested. It is where we truly see if a team is successful. It is heartwarming to see fans cheer for their team despite when they are losing. These are the scenes that portray the true meaning of a team, standing together no matter what the results are. It is when the team is bigger than any one person, it is when everyone do things for the team, it is when we fight together as team can a team truly succeed and consider themselves to be successful. I would rather belong to a team that is losing and yet standing by each other than a team that is successful but yet full of individualistic thinking of personal gains in priority.

Again, neither is it about results or monetary matters. It is about a process of achieving and working towards a common goal together regardless of the circumstances and sticking by each other through this tough process with no inclination of personal gain will a team be considered a success.

Are you playing your part in the team? Do you belong to a team? Is your team successful?

Be a team player. It is always most difficult to put aside your personal needs for the team. It takes strong beliefs to make such sacrifices. Yet, it is these people who will contribute to a successful team.


I am that is.