Are you a coach?

Have you ever tried to act as umpire, talking down to others or yelling at people?

Umpires are never wrong (even when they are wrong).

They may consult with other umpires but never with the players. Transactions (eg. plays, strikes, hits, etc) matter most.

People are an afterthought. They make unilateral decisions and rarely change their mind. They are closed-minded.

Often people who have money problems are those who have a tendency to umpire.

When is the last time you coached, discussing with others and encouraging them?

Coaches see players as essential and wonderful. Coaches accomplish much by getting to know their players.

Coaches don't make unilateral decisions. They thrive on multiplicity and diversity.

Coaches learn as much from their players as their players learn from them.

They love each player because they know each player. Afterall it's hard to love those we don't know.

Relationships thrive when we coach. They die when we umpire.

 

 

 

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