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Jalen Hurts, Super Bowl 59, and the Mindset of Resilience
What a Super Bowl. The Eagles trounced the Kansas City Chiefs in a game that was completely lopsided. Their herculean defensive effort—six total team sacks and zero blitzes—was a record-setting performance. And at the center of this dominant showing was Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts.
Often disrespected in NFL circles as a middle-of-the-pack QB—criticized for being a “weak passer” who relies too much on the run game—Hurts silenced all his doubters on the biggest stage. With 221 passing yards, two passing touchdowns (including a 46-yard dime to DeVonta Smith), and 72 rushing yards with another score, he outperformed MVP-candidate Saquon Barkley on the ground and led his team with quiet, steady confidence.
Now, full disclosure: we are a Buffalo Bills household. But I’ve always respected and admired greatness in sports. Watching Hurts in Super Bowl 59, I saw not just an elite athlete, but a leader—someone whose mindset and approach to adversity made me want to learn more about him. And when I did, I realized there were lessons from his journey that resonated deeply with me, my values, and even my blog, Embracing Enough.
"You Either Win, or You Learn"
One of the first things I discovered was that Super Bowl 59 wasn’t Hurts’ first rodeo. Just two years ago, he was on the losing end of Super Bowl 57, when Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs beat the Eagles 38-35 on a last-second field goal. Hurts had an outstanding game—304 passing yards, 70 rushing yards, and three rushing touchdowns—but it wasn’t enough.
After the loss, he didn’t sulk, make excuses, or deflect blame. Instead, he said something that stuck with me:
“You either win, or you learn.”
That’s a perspective that completely shifts how we view failure. Every setback is an opportunity to reassess, adjust, and come back stronger. It’s something I try to instill in my children. How can we reframe failure as an opportunity for learning, rather than a soul-crushing defeat? If we aren’t learning from our missteps, we’re setting ourselves up to repeat them.
I think about this in my own life—whether it’s in parenting, running a business, or chasing a personal goal. There have been months in my business where revenue wasn’t where I wanted it to be. I could let that discourage me, or I could look at it the way Hurts does: as feedback. What’s working? What’s not? How can I adjust my approach? That simple shift in mindset has been one of the most important lessons in my journey.
Stoicism, Leadership, and Staying Unshaken
Another thing that struck me about Hurts is his emotional discipline. He has been described as "unshaken," and he embraces that quality:
“I'm an old soul. I've gotten that my entire life, whether it be the music I listen to or the way I talk to people or how I carry myself. That's just how God made me. I accept it and I embrace it. People always look at me and say, ‘What is he thinking? He's so stoic.’ I just stay in that mind state and I like being in that place. Rarely do I lose my cool.”
There’s something powerful about that kind of self-awareness. Stoicism as a philosophy has played a huge role in my life, too. Learning to focus on what I can control—my actions, my response to challenges, my attitude—has helped me let go of unnecessary stress.
Hurts’ ability to remain calm and collected in high-pressure situations reminds me of the importance of detaching from the outcome and instead committing to the process. In business, in parenting, and in life, there will always be things outside our control. But if we stay locked in on what we can influence—our effort, our learning, our resilience—we set ourselves up for long-term success.
"Be You. That’s Enough."
Of all the quotes I’ve read from Hurts, this one felt the most personal:
“Be you. That’s enough.”
It’s such a simple yet powerful reminder—one that ties directly into the theme of Embracing Enough.
So much of life, business, and even parenting is spent chasing "more"—more success, more validation, more achievement. But what if we are already enough? What if success isn’t about proving anything to anyone, but rather about embracing who we are and trusting that we are enough just as we are?
Jalen Hurts embodies this philosophy. He doesn’t try to be the loudest guy in the room. He doesn’t play the game the way analysts think he “should.” He doesn’t seek external validation. He simply works, improves, and stays true to himself—and that’s been enough to take him to the top of his game.
It’s a lesson I keep coming back to. I don’t need to do things the way everyone else does. My business doesn’t have to grow at the same pace as someone else’s. My parenting doesn’t have to follow a textbook formula. My success is defined by my own values, my own priorities, and my own sense of fulfillment.
And that? That’s enough.
Final Thoughts
Jalen Hurts’ journey—from Super Bowl heartbreak to Super Bowl glory—is about so much more than football. It’s about resilience, self-awareness, and trusting the process. His mindset offers lessons that apply to all of us, no matter our profession, our goals, or our stage in life.
So the next time I face a challenge—whether in business, parenting, or personal growth—I’ll remember:
I either win, or I learn. I control what I can. And above all else, being myself is enough.
What about you? How do you reframe failure? How do you remind yourself that you are enough? I’d love to hear your thoughts.
"Know what’s enough. Build what matters.”
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