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Hitting the Jackpot in the #1 Spot: Rory McIlroy as ‘King of the Course’ & Paige Bueckers as ‘Queen of the Court’ Turned Setbacks into Comebacks

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From the looks on their faces, there’s nothing like hitting it big! This wasn’t a case of someone winning the top prize in the state lottery. Instead, this was seeing the fruits of their labor in having Rory McIlroy and Paige Bueckers hit the jackpot in the #1 spot of their pro game.

For Bueckers it was in becoming the #1 selection in the 2025 WNBA draft class. This was widely expected in sports circles but still felt like a surreal moment when it happened. She became the sixth UConn women’s basketball player to go #1 in the draft. And we know how some have made history since.

With McIlroy, the journey from the first hole to the 18th hole is filled with potential bunker stops, water drops and putting flops. He’s been at it for 17 years at the Masters tournament without landing the green jacket. Plus, it took 11 years of chasing the career grand slam win that now puts him in rare company.

Leading up to the Masters, McIlroy had to contend with the ‘ghosts’ of the past. So, he did a one-on-one session with golf great Jack Nicklaus which seemed to help him purge those memories. Both McIlroy and Bueckers have had tough times and disappointments, but turned setbacks into comebacks through:

  • Teamwork:- In order to be awesome, you’ll end up spelling ‘we’ before spelling ‘me’. Her coach says while her passion for the game gets a lot of attention, she spreads it to others too.
  • Dreamwork:- As the saying goes, “teamwork makes the dream work.” When asked what helped her persist, Bueckers say she feels a sense of purpose in her game that carries over to her fame.   
  • Homework:- During setbacks, we can complain about lemons or turn moments into lemonade. This took patience for McIlroy doing what others don’t see, to produce results others would see.
  • Life’s Work:- There’re things we do to raise our skillset and career mindset. But room for growth came with positivity and self-development that’s sure to take them beyond their fields of dreams.   

Things are just getting started as a pro for Bueckers. She’s already got an NIL deal from her college days that’s sure to translate to a bigger bag. Word is that she’s signed a deal with the new 3-on-3 Unrivaled league that will have her making more dough in one year than she’ll make in a 4-year WNBA span.  

The golf season is still early, so McIlroy could turn his green jack into Irish green cash flow. Sometimes luck of the draw might be on one’s side. Along the way you might win some and lose some, but rest in knowing things will be alright. This year for McIlroy and Bueckers might feel like they can have it all.

Talkback: Does Bueckers have the goods for bringing a new level of buzz to women’s pro basketball?

Tip: In life you go from ‘grab bag to bigger bag’ by how you turn moments of doubt to new rounds of clout.

Tracks: Josh Grobin – Be Alright – https://youtu.be/nwEDG_rOI6Y?si=BkGpVxbiJHZr0HD1

Maoli – You Can Have it All – https://youtu.be/YEXzSrkRTTI?si=sG5Vr-_-pJkmYjqj

Hillary Clinton and Jordan Spieth Raise Their Game Using the Softer Side of Success – #WUWECAST

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This production of “Wise-up Wednesdays” Blogcast by Douette ‘Doc’ Cunningham is a presentation in “social media entertainment from the groove-track of life!” #WUWECAST

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Theme:– “The Year of ‘Uppertunity’ – Get Lifted!”
With Higher Hopes, Bolder Dreams and Greater Teams (Old-School Flava)

Hillary Clinton – Politician. Jordan Spieth – Golfer. Both have been all over the news cycle. Clinton made it official that she’s again running for President. Spieth made history at the recent Masters Golf Championship. Interestingly, Clinton and Spieth both raised their game using the softer side of success.

USA Today quoted Phil Mickelson who said “Spieth doesn’t overpower the golf course, but he plays the course strategically well. And he has the ability to focus and see things clear when the pressure is on and perform at his best. That’s something you really can’t teach.”  It’s as if his game is built on simplicity.

Meanwhile back at headquarters, Clinton staffers were told they should be guided by humility, discipline and unity. The TV talking-heads feel she’s avoiding the mistakes from her last presidential run. She wants to be seen not so much as “well established” but for being “wide awake” to people’s concerns.

Then there’s the human-touch factor. Clinton said that she’s been wearing a “grandmother glow” after the birth of her grand-daughter. For Spieth, he attributes his success to appreciating some of the little things (and the joy they bring) in life. So his younger autistic sister keeps him grounded beyond the golf course.

Spieth’s Masters victory is a dream come true. Plus, Clinton knows what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. They’ve had times when success was about overdrive dreams, career fast-track and being a master blaster at the game. And then they’re those times when it’s about simplicity, sincerity and humility.

Groove-Track: Katy Perry – ‘Wide Awake’ –

Theme:– “The Year of ‘Uppertunity’ – Get Lifted!”
With Higher Hopes, Bolder Dreams and Greater Teams (New-School Flava)

Hillary Clinton – Politician. Jordan Speith – Golfing Magician. Both making the news cycle. For being at their pinnacle. Clinton says it’s official she’s again running. Spieth’s golf performance just stunning. Taking top spot at the Masters and in political name. With the softer side of success added to their game.

USA Today gets Phil Mickelson’s opinion. He said Spieth doesn’t overpower golf course with dominion. Plays strategically with ability to see things clear. Suppressing the pressure and any rising fear. To perform at his best from the get go. Something you can’t teach, he lets simplicity flow.

Meanwhile back at Clinton campaign HQ. Staffers told let humility, discipline and unity shine through. TV talking-heads say she’s avoiding mistakes of old. Prior presidential run started off cold. Being seen as “well established” moved to the background. Instead “wide awake” to people’s concerns in foreground.

Then there’s letting the human-touch show. Like Clinton wearing her “grandmother glow.” For Spieth, success is leaving room for little things. And the joy that inner satisfaction brings. Clinton’s new grand-daughter being top of the list. While Spieth’s younger autistic sister makes his eyes mist.

Masters victory a dream come true. In a matter of days his fame grew. What doesn’t kill makes you stronger. So Clinton’s career could last a bit longer. Success seen in overdrive dreams and career fast-track. And the master blaster game you pack. Simplicity, sincerity and humility for folks white or black.

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Tip: The simplicity in success comes with sincerity and humility for those who’re masters at their game.
Talkback: How much does age or experience matter when dreams are on the line?
Groove-Tracks: India Arie – ‘Little Things’ –

Kelly Clarkson – ‘Stronger’ –   

This production of “Wise-up Wednesdays” Blogcast by Douette ‘Doc’ Cunningham is a presentation in “social media entertainment from the groove-track of life!” #WUWECAST