Saw a special on “the ol’ ball coach” this week.
Really good story about a man who excelled at a sport and now for many years teaches, coaches and leads younger guys to do the same. He achieved historical success as a player. And the most interesting and encouraging thing is he has achieved probably greater success coaching and leading…and watching him do it reveals the love he still possesses for it. He appears to me to still be playing…it’s just from the sideline rather than a yard line .

His motto is ” keep playing”.
No matter the time left, no matter the score – keep playing.

My takeaway is to do the same – keep playing.

You learn how to “play” from someone who knows. You play.
Then you keep playing by leading others in what you know about .

You cannot choose a coach when you learn and play. It’s not typically your choice. If you look back at your life there has been a Father who gave you initial lessons. Good or bad.
You then had teachers and coaches. Good or bad.
As you grow older you get to pick a mentor or leader…. Choose one who benefits you. No longer do you settle for good or bad teachers. Rid yourself of bad influences and leaders. Choose those who can lift you. Choose those who lead you toward Light.

The “keep playing” phrase is for all if us. There are guys in your life who are older and are still playing. There are several that aren’t.

As “the ol’ ball coach” has found…there is great pleasure in seeing those you are leading achieve what you did, and maybe more.

“Play” your whole life.
Be useful to one who has not learned to play or has yet to see success.
Play as “the ol’ ball coach ” still plays….with influence and excellence.

Keep playing.

Terry
September 23, 2014