Do What You Do The Worst

I know that sounds odd, it’s very frustrating to do something your bad at (It’s also embarrassing to mess up in front of your friends.) Though, if you practice things you aren’t good at, you will get better at them, and then show off to your friends. How do you think Michael Jordan got so good? Did he just wake up one day and was playing for the NBA? No. He practiced, he practiced the things he was good at, and more importantly, practiced the things he wasn’t good at and learned to be great at both. That rule goes for everyone. The things I’m learning at my basketball camp are really hard, and sometimes I will get frustrated when I can’t get something, but I just keep trying, I get it after awhile. Everyone who is successful was on a really long and hard road, so they can be where they are. The people just see what a great life they have, but no one sees the that work and time that goes into being where they are. They never gave up, and if you want something bad enough, you have to work for it, even when you don’t want to. So, remember to practice the things you are good at, AND practice the things you aren’t good at even more. Also, you can’t be successful without a lot of work. REMEMBER the song “Just Keep Swimming” -by dory the fish.

Win Or Lose

I had a swim meet last night, and I’m not going to lie, I like to win. Though, that isn’t always the case, I have to practice a lot to win, just like anyone else. But, that isn’t the point, win or lose, just do your best. I didn’t win every event, but I did my best alone and in my relay team. Swimming is complicated, you are on a “team,” but once you get to a swim meet, it’s every man for himself. Though, win or loose you still have to have good sportsmanship whether it’s congratulating someone from your team or the other. If you win, don’t boast to the others, because no one wants to be on a team with someone who is full of themselves. Now I’m not saying don’t be excited if you win, but always congratulate the others, NO MATTER WHAT! Always tell them they did great. Also, don’t go behind their back and tell all your friends that they were horrible, that will get you a bad reputation and the person you were talking about will be hurt. Having good sportsmanship is a good quality to have.

What do you think?