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| The 'Invisibles'. Internet photo |
We are living in times where winning is more about
collecting trophies than creating beauty, or doing something in a way that
reminds us of the magnificence and splendor of the heavens. Arsenal is about the latter. It is managed by a French professor of
Economics who is obsessed with beautiful style that in 2005 his team were
dubbed the "Invisibles" after displaying aesthetic,
lightening-quick football that took them through the entire season undefeated.
It was a feat that has since not been replicated, and Arsenal has continued to
play beautifully like no other English club.
It is because of its inimitable style that the club has for
20 years consistently finished in the top four in the Premier League, and not
missed playing in the elite league - the Champions League; something no other
English club has done. That consistency has given Arsenal fans lingering
memories of beauty that inspire them to sharpen their quality and remain
steadfast to win in life as well.
Every time I watch the Gunners play, I'm provoked to dig
deep and give the best without losing my uniqueness. For example I strive to
write this column with fluent originality and clarity. The focus thus should
never be on winning an award but on producing something of pure lasting quality.
That is what real winning is about that. It is about inspiring and mentoring,
it is about standing for certain values and ideals uncompromisingly; is it
about personal style and expression, about character, hardwork, patience and
perseverance which combine in birthing quality and class for which one will
always be remembered. That is the kind of unfading crown we all should strive
to win in life.
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