Comments on: “Next point!”

By: Robin Moore

Robin Moore — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 01:13:34 +0000

What a great lesson . .not only for students, but also for someone that finds themselves as a coach, motivator, influencer, etc. As the wife of man who is discouraged because he hasnt been able to land a new job, these words may be just what I need to encourage him, keep him hopeful and thinking ‘next point’!

Thank you and God Bless

By: sandi

sandi — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 19:43:34 +0000

I think anyone that has had to grow up and go through school with the name “Eli” deserves to go to the Super Bowl!! Hope they win! Tom Brady had it easy growing up with his name. (It’s not a bad name, just different, and kids love to pick on anything that is different.)

I would like to know what it has been like for Eli. Bet he got teased alot. I wonder how much that played into him becoming a skilled and successful athlete.

I am sure his parents played a big part in his character growing opportunities. It was really heart warming to watch his father during the game and listen to the commentators talk about how he couldn’t watch. That said so much about how much he cares for his son. It seemed to speak to everyone because they kept showing it so much near the end of the game. So many havenever know a father’s love like that.

Then, speaking of coaches, I could really get on a soapbox about the bad ones. When the Giants’ coach started yelling at the kicker after he missed that field first goal attempt in the 4th quarter, I wanted to go through that screen and tell the coach a few things. What is it about so many coaches that they think screaming at the players is a good thing? Obviously the kicker was able to shake it off to make the winning 47 yard field goal. He must have some good coaches in his life.

Coaches. They can make you or break you.

By: sassiekiwi

sassiekiwi — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 12:00:33 +0000

Being completely random here, but your blog made me think of a quote.

Today I listened to the funeral of Sir Edmund Hillary – perhaps New Zealand’ best loved hero (first up Mt Everest). I was moved as we have lost an incredible man who used his fame to build schools, hospitals and bridges for Nepalese villages. He was a man of humility who had teachers who told him he would amount to nothing. He made something of his life and was most known for his kindness and generosity. I was sharing this with my students today and the quote that I thought of was one he made,

“It is not the mountain we conquer but ourselves.”

By: Julie

Julie — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 04:32:30 +0000

Great advice and encouragement at just the right time. God is good and your comments are a blessing. Thank you for being faithful to His calling.

By: Sue Urbany

Sue Urbany — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 02:37:19 +0000

Two things to keep doing: teaching and praying
Two things to stop doing: worrying and eating Christmas candy
Two things to start doing: journaling every day, exercising regularly
Thanks for asking!

By: Judy B.

Judy B. — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 21:06:38 +0000

Loved the “next point” advice. I think this gives kids a more balanced way of approaching their failures and successes. Recently, another teacher came into my room and praised my class for their good behavior while I was dealing with a bad cold. They hardly took note of the praise…just kept right on working. I took that as a good sign… they had just done the “right thing” and certainly didn’t do it so anyone would notice them. I encourage them to respond the same way when they fail or don’t meet their own expectations…just move on toward the “next point.”

By: Becky D.

Becky D. — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 15:54:54 +0000

Football??? What is that? Oh… you mean America’s favorite Sunday/Monday night sport. I haven’t seen a game in FOR EVER!

I appreciate the wisdom in the blog. Think next point! What a wonderful thing to teach kids!

Thanks for sharing!!!