Instead of celebrating the unique talents of Patrick Mahomes, Andy Reid, and the Chiefs team, thousands of fans from other teams are convinced the NFL is rigging the game in Kansas City’s favor. The same psychological patterns play out in business and everyday life.

Whether he's dodging defenders, making behind-the-back passes, or leading the team down the field, there’s a point where everything just clicks. He signals to the sideline, calling for the next play, ready to keep the momentum going.

As business leaders, founders, and executives, we face our own kind of high-stakes game every day.