“Super-celebratory”
Have you ever noticed the way many of our kinfolk like to show boat, glamorize, and over-sensationalize a victory or success? Don't get me wrong, I enjoy watching a touchdown celebration in the back of the end-zone or a high five after an ‘alley-oop’ dunk, as much as the next guy. What I refuse to condone is the manner in which our young entertainers and athletes; regardless of how many awards they've already won... hardly ever tend to display any grace when they are announced as winners. There are a few exceptions to this rule but the vast majority act as if they had no business winning in the first place.
I do not mean to imply that one should not be appreciative of his/her victories and successes. I'm simply stating that success does not normally occur without preparation. Therefore, even if it is your first official victory of a given nature, the fact that you've prepared yourself to eventually be in such a position should help to make it a less surreal experience. I fully expect those individuals who are fortunate enough to occupy the winner's circle to celebrate. However, there is a fine line between celebrating and gloating. In my opinion the boisterous/obnoxious antics are way over-rated.
Call me old school but I will never understand the purpose of bringing a 40 person entourage on stage to receive one plaque. That's over-kill, in my opinion. I always stress to my son that he should conduct himself as though he fully expects to be standing in the winner's circle. I constantly remind him that as long as he continues to prepare properly and puts forth the required amount of effort, he can achieve success in every field of human endeavor. I'll never forget a famous quote that a former basketball coach once told my team after we won our first championship. He sat the team down and told us that we should "conduct ourselves as if we've been here before". From that point on, it was easier to display a more poised persona when I made a clutch free-throw shot, hit a homerun, or won a championship game. There is something to be said about the gracious victor. What's the point of being a winner if you still come across as a "loser"? Be blessed.
Corey R.
I do not mean to imply that one should not be appreciative of his/her victories and successes. I'm simply stating that success does not normally occur without preparation. Therefore, even if it is your first official victory of a given nature, the fact that you've prepared yourself to eventually be in such a position should help to make it a less surreal experience. I fully expect those individuals who are fortunate enough to occupy the winner's circle to celebrate. However, there is a fine line between celebrating and gloating. In my opinion the boisterous/obnoxious antics are way over-rated.
Call me old school but I will never understand the purpose of bringing a 40 person entourage on stage to receive one plaque. That's over-kill, in my opinion. I always stress to my son that he should conduct himself as though he fully expects to be standing in the winner's circle. I constantly remind him that as long as he continues to prepare properly and puts forth the required amount of effort, he can achieve success in every field of human endeavor. I'll never forget a famous quote that a former basketball coach once told my team after we won our first championship. He sat the team down and told us that we should "conduct ourselves as if we've been here before". From that point on, it was easier to display a more poised persona when I made a clutch free-throw shot, hit a homerun, or won a championship game. There is something to be said about the gracious victor. What's the point of being a winner if you still come across as a "loser"? Be blessed.
Corey R.
1 comment:
ahhh...so true. unfortunately it's only going to get worse. our children see this type of behavior glamorized and glorified at every turn. since they are so many parents who aren't on their j-o-b, they internalize it and make it their own. our younger generation needs a lot of prayer!
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