Anytime you say something is something, you are tacitly implying the words “to me” on the end.

For example, if I say something is interesting, I am suggesting that it’s interesting to me. It’s not a universal fact, just an opinion.

Such is the case with “Important.”

Yesterday I witnessed something important (to me).

I watched the final round of The Masters Golf Tournament. Phil Mickelson won. Phil is one of the greatest golfers on the planet and I’ve never been a big fan – not of his game, but of him as a person. It was hard to put into words, but he rubbed me the wrong way, until yesterday.

His wife, Amy has been undergoing treatment for breast cancer since last summer. Her face was a staple out on tour as was their beautiful family, but we hadn’t seen them recently due to her illness. Yesterday, she came out for the final round. She had been in bed all week but mustered the strength to come out on Sunday to watch her husband compete.

After Phil put in the final putt and sealed the victory, he briefly exalted, hugged his caddy, shook hands with his playing partner and headed off the course to sign his score card. It’s there that he saw his wife and leaned down and hugged and kissed her. It was one of those embraces where neither one wanted to let go. It was a powerful, emotional moment caught on camera.

He had just won one of the most prestigious tournaments in golf but he spent his glory moment demonstrating what was important (to him).

This display also highlighted a major contrast between arch rivals Phil Mickelson & Tiger Woods off the course. Tiger, with his recent behavior, didn’t know what was important. He’s now in the process of finding out what Phil knows.

It is hoped that Tiger can find what’s important and get his personal life in perspective.

The bigger issue is: “What’s important to you?”

Is it a series of cultural conquests or a deeper sense of connection?

This is important: You can’t buy what was displayed yesterday by Phil Mickelson and his wife.

Do yourself a favor today. Take 5 minutes and explore what’s important to you. It just may be the revelation that helps you change course.

All the best,

John

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