From Courtside to Career: What a Lakers Game Taught Me About Business
I finally made it to a Lakers game in Los Angeles, and it was nothing short of amazing. What made it even more special? I got to share the experience with my son, Jordan, a huge sports fan. It had been years since we last attended a basketball game together, but when the Lakers hosted the Houston Rockets, we jumped at the chance.
Years ago, we were regulars at Indiana Pacers home games. Watching those games, I started noticing something: three-point shots were rare, and even when attempted, they didn’t land often. But this Lakers game was a completely different scene—three-pointers dominated the court, and most of them found the hoop.
That shift got me thinking.
🎯 Skills Can Be Learned—and Improved
Hitting a three-pointer isn’t easy. It’s a calculated risk, and it takes consistent practice to perfect. These players didn’t get good at it by accident—they trained, failed, learned, and kept showing up to practice.
That game reminded me of something powerful:
Any skill is learnable—with effort, intention, and practice.
These athletes could’ve stuck to safe two-point shots. Instead, they pushed beyond their comfort zones, evolving their game to match today’s fast-paced strategy. And it paid off.
🩺 From Nursing to Business: Your Skills Got You Here
If you’re a nurse transitioning into entrepreneurship, this might sound familiar. You’ve already mastered a complex, high-stakes profession. You know what it means to show up day after day, learn new things, and improve through real-life experience.
Just like the pros who had to adapt their game to stay competitive, you’re learning new moves in the business world. And yes—it might feel awkward at first. Marketing, pricing, contracts, and visibility? These may not be your “two-point shots.” But with repetition and coaching, they can absolutely become second nature.
💡 The Takeaway: Business Skills Are Like Three-Pointers
Success in business isn’t about being perfect right away. It’s about showing up, trying again, adjusting your aim, and giving yourself the space to grow.
You already know how to learn and improve—that’s what made you an incredible nurse. Now it’s time to apply that same mindset to your business.
With every attempt, you’re getting closer to your goal.
And before long, you’ll be hitting nothing but net.
