Sunday, February 14, 2010

Ego's

The word "Ego" is a phsycoanalytic term used to describe one who thinks highly of themsevles and is always comparing oneself to others as too make oneself better.

I am totally sick and tired of living with, training with, and just being around people who have such large egos. I am not going to give any names out but these select few will have the nerve to go to a session, refuse to take the coaches advice and then be cranky because they couldn't get a move down. Whats the point of having a coach if you can't trust them If a move is to hard to do one way, find another way to get around it. I have only been training seriously for a year and a half and I understand this concept. I understand I am still at the learning stage and I can except the fact that sometimes I have to do moves like the girls do. I get over it every training session. Why is it so hard to except something and get over it. Its better to do a move made for beginners and get the gate rather then to take a 50. Race and train with your head not your balls.
On to a more positive note. Yesterday was great! We did not go to the zoo unfortuneatley but we saw the Opera house, explored downtown, had lunch then went to darling harbour. What a beautiful city! It is one of the only Downtowns I have ever been in that I did not feel dirty after walking around in it. Although, a lot of people do smoke around here but thats my only complaint. We have plans for wednesday afternoon because it is a half day and so is saturday then sunday is another day off. And even if we don't do anything, I have plenty more time with Michelle, Craig, Noah and Ruby.
Well enough typing for one day.
Have a good one

Aj

5 comments:

Unknown said...

Congrats on the saying the smartest thing I have heard out of a junior paddlers mouth in a VERY long time!!!! Keep up the good work AJ.

Anonymous said...

Hi Adrian. It is great to read your blog and to see how you are doing over there. Sounds like a wonderful place. What an awesome opportunity for you! Yow, your sunburnt back sounds painful. Get some spray sunscreen. Looking forward to following your journey. Have a super day!

Unknown said...

AJ-words can't express how proud of you I am after reading that post! Keep up the fantastic attitude. Check your email inbox for your itinerary for flying to Brisbane and an email from Micheal and Maureen about airport transportation. Love you loads
Mom

Shoshie said...

Aj
Glad to see that you are really enjoying Australia.

Very wise words you have blogged regarding egos--keep your head on straight like that and you will go places:))

Aj said...

Thanks guys! Its good to have fans. I'll keep the attitude. Become followers because that way I think you'll get emails whenever i have a new blogpost.