I hope you have had the opportunity to watch Ted Lasso.

It is the story of a US football coach down on his luck who is recruited to coach a football team in England. The twist is twofold: Lasso doesn’t know a thing about “soccer” which is good because he gets hired because the owner wants the team to fail.

What unfolds is how Ted Lasso overcomes these obstacles by sheer attitude. The character development is funny, heartwarming, and a little too close to the bone sometimes.

One could say that it is unrealistic, but I have seen what a shift in attitude can do for how one sees the world and better able to overcome the challenges before them.

Ted is not a perfect man. He has made some big mistakes, but they haven’t altered his attitude about life. He surrounds himself with people he can count on to support him and, when necessary, challenge him. Ted is a rare gem to himself and anyone who cares to take note.

The show isn’t about being Pollyanna or blindly optimistic. It is about believing that things can work out if you believe in the best about people. Don’t give up. Go in with the right mindset. Stay true to who you are. Accept miracles and defeats with equal grace.

Ted Lasso is a gift to entertainment and my soul. I cannot wait for the next season to see what silly, ironic, dad-joke-worthy inspiration I will absorb.

Do you need an attitude adjustment? Watch Ted Lasso. If you need more, give me a call.

Mary