Here's how the ML12 teams stand as of 10/13, by MIAA power rankings, playoff eligible in bold.
Division 1
#15 Winchester 3.53
#19 Lexington 3.15
#23 Belmont 2.28
#42 Arlington -0.24
Division 2
#10 Melrose 3.44
#18 Burlington 2.01
#25 Woburn 1.42
#32 Reading 1.09
Division 3
#15 Wakefield 1.93
#53 Wilmington -.90
#58 Watertown -1.63
Division 4
#27 Stoneham -0.80
A large part of the problem is the ML12's 14-23 record against non-league competition, including an 0-15 record among the bottom four teams in the standings.
What's the solution? MVB doesn't have ownership of the rest of the ML12. Here's a prompt and a ChatGPT 'hallucination'.
Artificial intelligence works to make us happy, to be accurate, and to avoid mistakes.
Prompt: Philosophy is the "love of wisdom." Stoicism has developed a following among professional sports. Discuss "control what you can control" in the context of sports philosophy.
ChatGPT said:
The Stoic principle "control what you can control" resonates deeply within sports philosophy because it encourages athletes to focus on factors within their power, fostering resilience and mental clarity in competition. The Stoic mindset is about differentiating between what is within your control—your effort, mindset, preparation—and what is not, like the opponent’s performance, weather conditions, or referees' decisions.
In sports, adopting this philosophy helps athletes manage stress and anxiety, avoiding wasted energy on external distractions. It’s about accepting uncertainty while committing fully to your own performance. For example, a volleyball player can’t control whether the ball hits the net on a serve, but they can control their reaction—reset, refocus, and prepare for the next point. This builds mental toughness and allows athletes to stay composed under pressure.
By focusing only on what they can control, athletes enhance their focus and performance. They learn to embrace setbacks as opportunities for growth, rather than feeling defeated by things beyond their influence. This mental shift not only improves outcomes but also leads to a greater sense of fulfillment in sports and beyond. It aligns well with Stoic wisdom, promoting discipline, perseverance, and emotional balance in the face of challenges.
The polls, power rankings, and pundits don't define what happens during the remainder of the regular season. Your preparation, competitive character, and performance do. Your coachability, effort, and focus matter most. "Be here now."
Lagniappe. "The refrain, "Let it be," encourages calm acceptance in the face of adversity, not unlike how Stoicism emphasizes focusing on internal responses rather than external events. While the song doesn't explicitly call for action, it represents the idea of maintaining peace and perspective, even when situations are beyond your influence. It’s about trusting that things will work out, while controlling your inner calm and response."
Author's note: the series "House" has the ultimate rule-breaker as its protagonist. A famous fictional medical novel, "The House of God" discusses the 'system' of medical training. Greg House, diagnostician extraordinaire, is figuratively 'the god of House'.
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