Both the hugely popular Apple TV show Ted Lasso and the moustachioed Jason Sudeikis character go by the name of Ted Lasso. Lasso is a former Kansas football coach who now coaches soccer in England, despite his teaching methods would be out of place in any country. He is a perpetually upbeat individual who prioritises teamwork and personal development over victories and defeats. His idiosyncrasies have baffled the AFC Richmond supporters, and nothing he has ever said has ever managed to appease them.
Ted Lasso is well-known for his quirks, or “Ted Lasso-isms.” He has a distinctive way of saying things that at first glance might seem absurd, but after a quick edit for whimsy and metaphor, you’re left with something quite profound. If you look a little closer, you’ll discover that Ted has a unique brand of wisdom that is both humorous and wholesome. His quotes are also words to live by. Paraphrased for better understanding
A Burden Shared Is a Burden Halved
From The Hope That Kills You, episode 10 of season 1: “I want you to recognise how fortunate you are to be experiencing this awful time with all of these other people. Because, I assure you, being alone and hearing others talk about you is worse than being depressed. Nobody is alone in this room.
Ted Lasso believes in joy that is shared. It’s how he rallies his group and inspires them to work hard. He also believes in the concept of shared grief, as this quotation makes apparent. Everyone feels the weight of the grief a little bit less when it is shared. Even though humans are social beings who enjoy connection, people, especially men, often be reluctant to share their pain with others. Not to include “grateful,” which is arguably the most significant word in the aforementioned quotation. Gratitude is therapeutic. Even in our worst hours, there is something to be thankful for; keeping that in mind can be a comfort to the soul.
Appreciate What You Have While You Have It
From Season 2, Episode 1, Goodbye Earl, Ted Lasso, Higgins, Roy Kent, Nate, Coach Beard: It’s ironic to consider how the same things in your life that used to make you cry just by knowing they existed might suddenly make you cry by knowing they’re no longer there.
Even Ted, who always has a smile on his face, is aware that life is temporary. Nothing, including a game, a season, a win, or a loss, lasts forever. Nostalgia can be unexpected and time and memory have strange ways of working. Sometimes individuals get so caught up in the details that they lose sight of what they already have. This serves as a potent reminder to be grateful for what you already have before it’s too late.
Be Easy On Yourself
From “All Apologies,” episode 9 of season 1: It’s like Woody Allen playing the clarinet when you beat yourself up. I’d prefer not to hear that.
Since the use of punishment as motivator is so common in sports, this statement from a coach almost feels revolutionary. No of the setting, the method is ineffective. Self-criticism is not the same as improving oneself. Cruelty is not a good motivator; empathy is. Praise should be given to encourage grit and determination, and failure should be accepted.
Believe In Yourself
On whether he believes in ghosts, from Season 1, Episode 1: “I do. But I believe it’s more crucial that people have confidence in themselves. You realise?
Fans will note that believing has been a recurring subject in both of Ted Lasso’s seasons to date. The man holds that faith is a fundamental tool for building fortitude, inspiring action, and igniting the spirit. Like everyone else he meets, Ted hopes that these ghosts believe in themselves, but if they were a group of ghosts, he’d also hope that they believed in one another.
Do Not Dwell In The Past
In Rebecca’s office, Jason-Sudeikis is seen pointing twice. Biscuits, Season 1, Episode 2: “You know what animal is the happiest on Earth? Goldfish, that is. Do you understand the reason? It has a memory of 10 seconds.
Ted encourages his teammates to avoid focus on their mistakes when he instructs them to “be goldfish.” While Ted agrees there may be a time and place for sadness, rage, or frustration, these should be kept to a minimum because failure may be a crippling focus. Learning from mistakes has significance, but it can only be accomplished through progressing.
Keep Calm And Carry On
Goodbye Earl with his humorous quotes: “All right, there are two buttons I never want to press. And those are “panic” and “snooze. Ted has demonstrated that he is unfazed by any amount of defeats (or ties). He assesses his team’s performance based on how well they play together and reach their full potential.
He opposes the use of stress as a motivator or as unfavourable reinforcement. There’s no need to get alarmed if the effort is there. Viewers can adjust by finding enjoyment in consistent performance rather than in achievement. Ted thinks planning is better than hitting the snooze button.
Life Goes On
From Season 1, Episode 2, Biscuits, Ted Lasso and Rebecca are enjoying tea, hot brown water, and biscuits at her office. “I came bearing sweet gifts to soothe the sting of defeat.”
Fans will remember that Ted brings sweet sweets every day, so it could be tempting to write this off as a simple “eat your feelings” throwaway. He is, in a sense, using perspective to reframe failure in the most upbeat manner possible. Every morning, regardless of the outcome of the game, Ted delivers his boss some shortbread. He is highlighting the need of keeping in mind that failure is a part of life, that life goes on, and that there will be dessert whether you win or lose.
Success Is 99% Perspiration And 1% Inspiration
I do adore a locker room, as seen in Season 1, Episode 1 of the pilot. suggests possibility. Someone else might refer to what Ted Lasso refers to as “potential” as “sweat.” Both are valid; in fact, preparation is what both sweat and potential refer to.
Ted starts working right away by refusing to press the snooze button. Men stink, but practise makes them perfect. Ted can tell his team has been practising when the locker room smells like an industrial setting. Without perspiration, there is no potential; effort and exertion are compensated for.
There Are No Bad Ideas
Ted Lasso’s dreamlike appearance in Season 2, Episode 1’s Roy Kent brainstorming session Farewell, Earl It’s inappropriate for me to bring an umbrella to a brainstorm. Ted just rejected Nate’s proposal since it was a little bit too forceful for his tastes, and then he added the statement above.
Ted is a man who values sharing and recognises the importance in everyone’s efforts, as viewers have long observed. In fact, he established a suggestion box as his very first move as Coach. He aggressively seeks feedback, and equally important, he responds to it. The simplest way to put it would be in Ted’s own words: “I want you to know I cherish each and every one of your opinions, even when you’re wrong.”
You Get What You Get And You Don’t Get Upset
I enjoy getting to know people’s mothers, as quoted in Season 2, Episode 6, The Signal. Reading an instruction manual on why they’re crazy is how it feels.
Ted means this gently, so keep that in mind. Parents can pass down abilities and dispositions as well as flaws. And nurture makes up for whatever shortcomings in nature. Mothers aren’t the only nurturers, though. Simply said, nurturing is the act of supporting and promoting someone’s growth. Ted’s counselling obviously leans toward nurturing, and if the chance arises, anyone can decide to have a beneficial impact on another person’s life.
