Comments on: Show me a ‘good loser’ and I’ll show you a loser.

By: Kristie

Kristie — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 20:03:47 +0000

Mr Flett,

Thank you, thank you, thank you. It is refreshing to know that there are others that think like I do. I have never been and admirer of the “recognize everyone for something” mentality. Life is harsh and it is only be teaching our children (of which I have three) that they need to live up to their best will we raise children who have a sense of self-esteem. The problem with ribbons for everything is that it is a band-aid fix. Kids aren’t dumb, they know whether or not they deserve that ribbon and we are only undermining their self esteem by providing them with this false sense of greatness. It will catch up to them. This is a contributing factor to why we live in an apatthetic, victim mentality. Thank you for you bluntness…it’s refreshing.

By: Audrey

Audrey — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 21:17:48 +0000

Thanks Chris. Sometimes we need a little kick in the head to clear the fog.

By: chris

chris — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:02:04 +0000

Thanks Darryl. You on the other hand have a huge amount of courage. Packing up, going across the world to teach is a big deal that alot of people talk about but never do. I think your actions show that you make a decision and then make it happen. Impressive as always.

Cheers,

By: Darryl

Darryl — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 10:13:55 +0000

Wow! It sounded like a power tripping Nazi speech at first, but as I read on it made a LOT of sense. I’m by no means a go-getter or “winner” as you describe, but I’m able to see the short-comings I possess that make me such. Everything we do and everything we get comes directly (minus the luck factor) from our efforts. I knew you when you were a university student like me working hard to afford school and look at you now. I saw how the time management and hard working take-no-prisoners attitude worked well to get you through all your jobs, courses and extra-curricular responsibilities on student counsel. You have proven all that you have espoused above. Don’t ever change, Chris!

By: Jacki Hollywood Brown

Jacki Hollywood Brown — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 19:15:16 +0000

LOVE IT!!!