In rugby, there’s one cardinal rule burned into your brain: move the ball forward.

You pass backward. You get tackled. You reset. But the mission never changes—gain ground. Keep going. Inch by inch if you have to.

Business is no different.

Whether you’re building a brand, launching a product, or trying to find your next client—your job is to move the ball forward every day.

Not perfectly. Not always dramatically. But deliberately.

The Myth of Massive Leaps

We glorify big wins: viral posts, sold-out launches, overnight success. But in rugby—and business—games are won in the grind.

The tackle.
The ruck.
The reset.

That daily discipline of asking: What’s my next best play?

That’s what creates momentum.

How I Move the Ball in Business

Every day, I ask myself:

  • Did I connect with someone who matters?

  • Did I create something useful?

  • Did I ship something—no matter how small?

  • Did I clarify my message, even 1%?

I don’t need fireworks. I need forward motion.

Lessons from the Scrum

Sometimes progress is ugly.

You’ll feel stuck. The field will be muddy. The other team might be stronger (and certainly uglier… lol!)

That’s when rugby taught me to lean into the scrum. Tighten up with my team. Trust the grind. Reset the play.

In business, that looks like:

  • Rewriting the email that didn’t land.

  • Calling the lead who ghosted you.

  • Launching again after a flop.

  • Showing up when you don’t feel ready.

Your Business Needs a Daily Game Plan

Ask yourself each morning:

➡️ What’s the one action that moves the ball forward today?

From Chaos To Clarity GPT will help you to clarify the most important task on your list.

Do that. Then repeat tomorrow.

That’s how momentum builds. That’s how leaders win.

Authority Cue: Real players don’t wait for perfect conditions. They move the ball forward—every damn day… whatever the conditions for play!