There are three phases in the dynastic cycle: the rise, the peak, and the fall. Buried somewhere in phase two is a subset, when a leader–having already achieved glory–must reassert and reclaim their prominence against a rising tide of naysayers and hungry challengers. Part of this struggle is when the thrill of ascent is gradually supplanted by the corrosive effects of fatigue, distraction, or just plain satisfaction. As the saying goes, it’s harder to stay on top than it is to make the climb, writes Neil Morris of the Carolina Courage repeating as NWSL champs. …read more
Source:: WRAL
