Big win for the Cowboys. I’ll be the first to say that I was calling for Jason Garrett to get fired. I didn’t think that he had what it takes to lead the team.
It was the Houston lost that was the biggest reason that I thought his reign might be coming to a close.
Jerry Jones mentioned that you have to take risks.
A lot of that was because of how Jerry became successful and how he was able to own the Cowboys.
Not only did he say that but it was him also taking a risk himself. He didn’t just say it. He did it. He traded a first-round pick for Amari Cooper. This was somewhat of a lower risk because they would have picked a WR next year in the first round and Cooper is in his 20s with a ton of NFL experience.
It’s possible that they understood that they had an opportunity to make it to the playoffs so rather than wait for another team (especially in the division Redskins or Eagles) to make a move. They “overpaid” for Cooper.
Here’s the thing Cooper wasn’t the reason that the Cowboys won last night BUT I think similar to how the Indianapolis Colts rallied earlier this year behind their coach making a bold decision (that didn’t work out). This team might have been galvanized by the bold move and the desire to win now.
In life and in business sometimes you have to make a bold decision. They don’t always work out but sometimes there’s energy that you get that’s infectious by just going for it.
Now can they sustain it and be consistent.
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https://iamgresh.com👤 Author Name: Gresham W. Harkless Jr.
Title: Franchise Broker & Entrepreneur | Founder, Blue Star Franchise
Experience: 15+ years in entrepreneurship, digital marketing, and business growth strategy
Location: Washington, D.C. Metro Area, USA
About the Author
Gresham W. Harkless Jr. is a seasoned entrepreneur, franchise broker, and the founder of Blue Star Franchise, where he helps aspiring and established business owners find the perfect franchise opportunity to match their goals, lifestyle, and financial vision.
With over 15 years of experience in entrepreneurship, digital marketing, and business development, Gresh has worked with hundreds of CEOs, founders, and small business owners through his media company Blue 16 Media and the I AM CEO Podcast, which has featured over 1,600 interviews. His unique background gives him a deep understanding of what makes a business succeed — and how the right franchise can change lives.
A proud member of the Franchise Broker Association (FBA), Gresham brings a consultative and client-first approach to franchise matching. His mission is to help people “run their race” by finding franchise opportunities that align with their purpose, skills, and lifestyle.
📚 Credentials & Affiliations
Certified Franchise Broker – Franchise Broker Association (FBA)
Founder – Blue Star Franchise & Blue 16 Media
Host – I AM CEO Podcast (1,600+ episodes)
Featured in – 50+ Black Marketers on the Rise, Influencer & Media Innovators (2022)
B.S. in Business Administration – Howard University
