QQ XVI

There is a saying that is heard often during basketball games. The announcer will look at a player who seems to be doing too much, trying to play a style of game that isn't his own (e.g., Shaq shooting 3's and running the point); he'll say, "He needs to stop pressing and just let the game come to him" - I was reminded last night to stop pressing, to stop trying to play a 'game' that isn't my style.

Sometimes the announcer and the coach will say, "This player will have success when he let's the game come to him instead of trying to force his 'game' on the game" - I was reminded to relax and be myself, I don't have to perform my personality, I can just be me!

I was told this week that discipline will give me freedom. A great basketball player (i.e. Magic Johnson) is great because he masters the basics and fundamentals of the game which allows him to do the sensational. The same applies to all areas of life; mastering the rules allows the freedom to defy them.

If you haven't read, "Where We Belong, A Duet" by Maya Angelou, do so; I'm going to patiently wait for my "promised sunshine."

I like to say to people, the only way to get experience is if someone gives you an opportunity to attain some. The same applies to trust, the only way to build trust is to give someone an opportunity to be trusted. Should I give God more opportunities, or shall I take advantage of the opportunities he gives me?

Chris Rock said that people have more than enough time when they have a job, but can't seem to find enough time when they have a career - it makes me wonder which I have; I've experienced both feelings on the same days.