I don't have to be at a ballpark to enjoy the game. Listening to them on the radio or watching them on television is always a blast as well. Lets face it, unless you have the absolute best seats in the stadium, you aren't going to get much of a better view than watching the game in hd from the comfort of your living room. Cubs play the most day games out of any team in the major leagues, and while I much prefer to watch a game in the middle of the day, this does pose several problems when it comes to attending class. It is so hard to become motivated to go to class when there is a full count in a tie ball game in the middle of the 5th inning. This is something that i am going to have become better at if I plan on graduating at the end of this semester. This goes along with becoming a better leader for myself. I have to become more self motivated if I plan on working in the sales industry, seeing as will most likely not be in an office many days of the week, and my boss will rely on me to generate sales and leads in my own time. I have to start practicing now if I plan on being successful somewhere down the line.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Da' Cubs
Well april is nearing and the flowers are blooming, and that could only mean one thing..........thats right, break out the wood and head to the ball park. Major League Baseball starts up in a matter of days, and I couldn't be more excited. Although this generally means a 5% grade drop in most of my classes, i wouldn't trade it for anything. there is something about sitting outside, beer in hand, sun in your eyes and friends by your side that really gets to me. I believe it all started with my father. Growing up in Illinois, he has been a life long cubs fan, and has attended an astounding number of games at wrigley field throughout his years. As a kid i always enjoyed driving up to chicago with my glove on my hand the whole ride, sure that this was going to be the day that i caught a Sammy Sosa home run in the bleachers. Since then things have changed, and so has the cubs roster, but the feeling i get every time I walk into that ball park is still the same, euphoria.
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ReplyDeleteNate has revealed more about himself through his written demeanor than the material and words presented. He writes in a lighthearted and innocent manor. He discusses childhood, his favorite beverage Kool Aid, and the great amount of trust he has for others. In Nate’s latest blog he discusses the start to baseball season. Along with many American’s, watching major league baseball is one of his favorite pass times. Nate recalls the childhood memories of Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs. With excitement and innocence of being young, Nate discusses the loss he must encounter for the love of the game, missing class. He must divert attention from school to the springtime air and daytime TV viewings.
Through this self discussion one can see the love and commitment Nate will put towards his passions. He is loyal and knowledgeable. These are excellent traits for a leader of a group. With similar interests and a common goal binding the group with enthusiasm is effective. Nate also expresses his method of prioritization. Although Dr. Feinberg might argue Nate is a poor leader forgoing learning opportunities, he has proven his loyalty. He will put the most important task at hand first. If he feels it is worthy of more time and effort he will forgo less important tasks. To be focused is a skill many leaders lack.
Overall, Nate’s life has been enhanced by his love for the game of baseball. He has spent countless hours and energy focused toward the Cubs. Nate has proven his ability to love, commit, and forgo the unimportant for what he stands for, all traits of a successful leader. A challenge for Nate would be to redirect all this energy into his professional sales career or educational interests, reaping greater self benefits than watching the Cubs win.