The NFL Draft has been in full swing this week, and I have to say — it gets me every year. The nervous energy, the endless waiting, the tears, the hugs, the giant suits — it’s all just the best.

But what always stands out the most to me is the families.

Watching these young athletes sit with their parents, siblings, grandparents, cousins — sometimes the whole neighborhood — waiting for their name to be called is such a powerful reminder: nobody makes it alone. When one person “makes it,” everyone does. That dream-come-true moment is a family affair. It’s years of practices, sacrifices, carpools, tough love pep talks, and unwavering belief coming together in one life-changing second.

And here’s the thing: you don’t have to be drafted into the NFL for this to be true in your life.

Whatever your “draft” is — whether it’s landing a new client, getting promoted, launching your own business, or achieving a long-term goal — when your name gets called, it can change the course not just of your life, but the lives of the people around you, too.

Success has a ripple effect. It builds confidence. It inspires others. It opens doors that didn’t even seem possible before. And often, it creates opportunities that stretch into the next generation.

The real magic, though, happens before your name is called. It’s in the preparation. It’s in how you show up when no one is watching. It’s in staying ready, so when the opportunity comes — whether it’s obvious and glamorous or hidden and ordinary — you can step into it fully prepared.

It’s easy to think we’ll get a warning shot or a neon sign when it’s our time. But more often, the draft happens quietly — during a regular Tuesday meeting, a random phone call, a conversation that turns into something big.

So here’s your reminder: Keep doing the work. Keep getting ready. Keep believing that your moment is coming. And when it does — when you hear your name called — don’t forget to bring your people with you.

After all, when you make it, you all make it. 🏆

Here’s to staying draft-day ready.

XX,

MG

Chief Believer in Big Moments and Even Bigger Teams