✨Hi again!

For the past couple of weeks, I've found myself paying attention to FIFA—not because I'm a huge soccer fan (I'm still trying to figure out the rules!), but because of my Norwegian roots.

My father was from Norway, so whenever Norway is playing, I naturally become curious. 🇳🇴

One player especially caught my attention: Erling Haaland.

At first, I noticed the tall, blond Norwegian everyone was talking about.

But it wasn't his appearance or even his incredible talent that impressed me most.

It was his heart.

Haaland is considered one of the best soccer players in the world and one of Norway's greatest athletes. Yet what stands out to me isn't just how he plays the game—it's how he carries himself.

He seems humble, kind, playful, respectful, and genuinely grateful. In a world where we often celebrate ego, he reminds us that strength and gentleness can exist together.

To me, that's the mark of a true champion.

Yesterday was an exciting day for Norway. They were playing England—one of the strongest teams in the world. Norway hasn't had many opportunities like this over the past few decades, and there was a lot of hope surrounding the match.

England won 2–1.

But it made me wonder...

Who really won?

England won the game.

But I think Norway won something else.

Millions of people around the world have been inspired by Erling Haaland—not simply because of his talent, but because of the kind of human being he appears to be.

He has become a role model for young athletes, showing that greatness isn't measured only by goals scored or trophies won. It's measured by character.

Humility.

Kindness.

Perseverance.

Respect.

Compassion.

Joy.

Those qualities have a ripple effect that reaches far beyond a soccer field.

This reminded me of something we explored during the Prosperity Weekend I taught in Philadelphia this spring.

We talked about how abundance comes in many forms. Financial abundance is only one kind. There is also an abundance of love, peace, friendship, generosity, health, purpose, wisdom, and joy.

Winning is much the same.

Sometimes we win by receiving the trophy.

Sometimes we win by becoming the kind of person others admire and trust.

Sometimes we win because we inspired someone else to believe in themselves.

Sometimes we win because we chose kindness when it would have been easier to choose anger.

Those victories often last much longer than the final score.

It made me stop and ask myself:

How do I define winning?

Is it accomplishing more?

Being recognized?

Or is it becoming someone whose presence leaves people feeling seen, encouraged, and loved?

As I get older, I find myself caring much less about keeping score and much more about the kind of heart I bring into each day.

Maybe that's the greatest victory of all.

I'd like to leave you with a question:

Where in your life have you already won—even if it doesn't look like a victory on the outside?



Sometimes the most meaningful wins are the ones no scoreboard could ever measure.

💛✨

With love,

Juliana