Patrick Mahomes beat Philly in Super Bowl 57 with his 3-step success formula.
He’ll do it again in Super Bowl 59.
His secret? He sees abundance in the field.
It doesn’t matter if adversity or pain strikes, such as his high ankle sprain in the big game 2023.
On paper, the Eagles were superior on both sides of the ball two years ago.
They dominated the Chiefs 24-14 in the first half of Super Bowl 57.
But, in the second half, Mahomes played lights-out, in pain.
His formula for success revolves around three principles of abundance.
Patrick first injured his ankle in the divisional round win over Jacksonville on January 21, 2023.
It was a nasty high ankle sprain.
He left the game in the second quarter only to return and lead his team to a win in the second half.
Then he led the Chiefs to wins over . . .
- Cincinnati
- Philadelphia
Magical Mahomes is the first quarterback to win two MVPs in two Super Bowls before age 28.
The key to his inner strength? Three principles that sharpen his vision in the field.
Abundance principle #1: Take naps
Napping!
He loves to nap every day!
“Patrick is the most prolific sleeper in professional sports. He gets 10 hours of sleep a night and naps every day. There’s not even another species that does that, outside of lions I think.” Bobby Stroup, Mahomes’ trainer
How can you nap with your ankle, future, and season on the line?
Patrick believes that rest renews strength.
- There’s more in today than I can see.
- There’s more in my future than I can see.
So, why not rest every day and widen your perspective?
Even when my neuropathy was the worst, or my business partners left me high and dry, I grabbed a short nap every day.
Adversity gets tired and needs a break.
Take a break with it.
Abundance principle #2: Trust God
The ankle injury almost ended the Chiefs’ dream of a second title.
However, the 27-year-old hero deeply believes in seeing abundance in any crisis.
Here’s why.
Patrick Mahomes committed his life to Christ at an early age.
“In middle school, he got real involved with his youth group. He got saved. There was a night at church, he had his hands raised to the Lord and he was singing. I just felt overcome with this most awesome moment, more than any football game, because I know where his heart truly is.” Randi Martin, Patrick Mahomes’ mother
He’s not abandoned his faith since his success in the NFL.
Abundance principle #3: Be humble
Patrick stays humble while many NFL stars bask in their egos.
Humility is the lost art of leadership in sports, business, and life.
Arrogance might work in boxing. For example, Muhammad Ali was flying interstate to defend his heavyweight title. The captain announced, “Please fasten your seat belt. Turbulence ahead.” The crew hurried down the aisle to check everyone, and a flight attendant noticed Muhammad Ali relaxed, his seat belt undone in his lap. “Excuse me, sir. Would you please fasten your seatbelt?” Ali looked at her and calmly said, “Superman don’t need no seat belt.” Quick as a flash, she replied, “Superman don’t need no plane!”
Mahomes learned humility while growing up in locker rooms.
As a kid, he always fired up his teammates.
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
Mahomes shook hands or hugged every last player and staff member in the locker room after winning Super Bowl 57.
Looking for abundance in scary times?
Be like Patrick Mahomes. Nap every day. Trust God. Hold-up others.
What do you add for an abundant life?