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  And if that was a sign of their drive, then their resilience came next, with a bevy of examples of it  First-rounder Trent McDuffie, who’d really never been hurt, suffered a tough hamstring injury in Week 1 but worked his way back and went back in the lineup in Week 9 like he hadn’t missed a beat. Fellow first-rounder George Karlaftis couldn’t finish on the quarterback to save his life early, posting just a half sack through 10 games but kept at it and registered 5.5 over Kansas City’s final seven. Then there was Skyy Moore, who had never returned punts in high school or college and was asked to in K.C. That led to three muffs, and other miscues , and eventually Moore’s losing the job early in the year. But he kept working at it, injuries forced him back into the role, and lo and behold Moore was the one with a massive 29-yard return in the last minute of the AFC title game to set up Harrison Butker’s game-winning field goal to get K.C. back here again. “They took all that a...

    Integrate Your Word Into Your Career Planning Your word of the year can be a powerful tool to help you focus your energy and stay motivated throughout the year. When used in conjunction with career planning, it can be even more impactful. Consider what elements of your career life you would like to focus on or improve. Are there areas where you need to take risks or make changes? When we think about career planning and goal setting, words like "discipline," "focus" and "commitment" come to mind. However, it's essential to take a moment to evaluate your goals and how your chosen word of the year fits into them. When it comes to your career goals, the methods you use to reach them should align with your chosen word. After all, the journey toward success is as important as the destination. Here are questions to ask yourself when choosing the perfect word for your career planning journey.