The trick here is not to preach—try not to sound condescending or righteous. But then there has to be opinion. If not, what’s the point—it’s about striking a balance. Today I might be on the preaching side of it. It’s a work in progress. Let me know?
That said, the condescending draws me to a story worth sharing.
Way back when kids got packed off to sporting camps during summer break, a friend —who recruited for Hawthorn FC for many years—was working a cricket camp at Scotch College in Melbourne. It remains a favourite of mine.
Greg B always took the senior kids. He had a sharp wit and exquisite delivery. Looking back, it seems he used the three days as a practice space for his upcoming gigs. It was the first morning—he always started with a lengthy oration on his achievements and what he planned to do next. Elvis was a favourite topic. Luke Hodge always received a mention—Greg recruited him to Hawthorn. Cricket rarely got a mention. And so it went.
The kids were restless. It was hot. Flies needed to be shooed continually. On he went.
Until the closing line:
“Alright, fair enough, let’s not talk about me, why don’t we talk about you. So, what do you think about me?”
Happy Wednesday. Get your tips in.
Nick
very funny