" Do not forget who you are. The rest of the world knows. Wear it like an armor. So that they could not use it against you. " Tyrion Lannister reminded Jon Snow in a scene in The Games of Thrones, Season 1. Two contrasting characters of the series, the first one having accepted his limitations and knowing that the only way he could fit in the battle royale is to be able to outtalk and outhink everyone. Jon Snow on the other hand despite the gifts of royal standing and natural skills unable to deal with the stigma of being a bastard son.
" The real mark of success is when you had become the kind of person
you have always pretended to be.
-- John Wayne
" I am what I am 'coz I am what I am " -- Popeye the Sailor
" Always be the first version of your self instead of a
second-rate version of somebody else. "
-- Judy Garland
" Knowing others is wisdom,
knowing yourself is enlightenment " -- Lao Tzu
" The greatest gift that anyone can give to you,
Will be for you to see yourself the way I do ..."
-- The Greatest Gift (song)
Frank Sinatra had been singing professionally for about ten years but never got beyond night clubs. He knows he has a good voice but he can't understand why talent scouts he invites to his performances seemed not to interested in hiring him. Then one night on one of his performances, a voice teacher approached him and said that he has a good voice but he doesn't know how to sing. Instead of feeling insulted he politely asked why and this was the voice teacher's answer :
" You have a good voice but want to sound like Bing Crosby. Use your speaking voice and fill your lungs with more air. If you want to learn how to sing start getting road works ( run ). " ( and the rest is history )
Frank Sinatra knew he was good but he never knew he was that good. He loved what he was doing and if some people can make him do things better he was willing to learn. Even when he was at the top, he did not rest on his laurels, he kept on learning and sharing what he earned with his friends.
No comments:
Post a Comment