Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Be the encourager

Manchester United held Spurs to a scoreless draw last sunday. When United were down to 10 men, the Spurs fan, sensing a victory, were voiceferous in a chorus of "When the spurs go marching in."

Everyone needs encouragement, whether it's in the arena of sports, business or life. Encouragement is often the difference between winning and losing. For example, football teams realise the home ground gives competing teams a definite advantage. Coaches and players repeatedly say the support of the local fans cheering them on is an advantage like the 12th player. And they make their support known very vocally.

That's the way it should be, could be, ought to be in your relationships and mine. Whether the chips are up or down, we should get on our partner's side and be that cheerleader - encourager.

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