Respect the game.
I used to write that under the bill of my baseball cap when I played. It was something that my high school baseball coach stressed to all of us. It was an all-encompassing philosophy. Respect for the game meant that no matter what happened, you made sure that you hustled, that you played hard, that you treated your opponent with respect, and you treated the umpires and coaches with respect. You did this not because it was required, but you did it because those that played before you did it and gave you an opportunity to do it, and you did it as an example to those that would play after you.
Respect the game.
It is something that I have carried into officiating. In my pre-game captains’ meeting, the only thing I tell the players is, “Respect each other, respect the officials, respect the game, play hard, and have fun.” For me, that about sums it up. If the players do those things, the game always goes very smoothly.
Respect the game.
It is something that I have carried into business. I’m not the first person to practice real estate, and I won’t be the last. There have been many before, and there will be many more to come. Those that came before worked very hard and sacrificed much to lay the groundwork for what the profession is today, and the opportunity it affords. I respect that. I also know that I’m not the best REALTOR that has ever been. I don’t hold all the answers, but I hope to serve as an example for my contemporaries so that one day they might be able to survey my professional career and say, “whatever else, he did things the right way.”
Respect the game.
One unfortunate consequence of the Internet age is that it is largely anonymous. There is no need for real, face-to-face, human interaction. That is a shame, because it erodes the need for respect. It’s easy to say just about anything when all that is required is a few keystrokes before a back-lit screen in the privacy of your own room. I think that sometimes, everyone could benefit from spreading around a healthy dose of respect on the world-wide-web. This is especially true when the person to whom that respect is directed is a person with whom you may disagree.
Respect the game.
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sounds like a simple concept Daniel – if only people would practice it – our world would be a much better place.
I’m guilty of undermining at times, but can retract and apologize…..we are human after all. RESPECT is key!
Respect is something everyone who you come in contact with deserves. There will be times when you do not feel that way in the Real Estate business. I have met my fair share of jerks over the years. In the end though it is how you carry yourself. People always remember your actions when they are poor.
Daniel,
Well stated!
Those who have valid input do not fear their identity and by announcing it, reinforce respect for “their” opinion.
Respect transcends everything we do. I manage a youth baseball team, and respect is something we incorporate in everything we do. Respect reciprocates. We teach that if you respect the game, it will respect you. Respect your teammates, your coaches, your officials, yourself, your equipment, and maybe most importantly, your parents. And you will in turn receive the respect you desire.
If we could find a way to incorporate the winning philosophies of athletics into what we (and others) do professionally, we would all be better off.
Respect is Everything.
Thanks for the article.
Respect is Everything.
Thanks for the article.