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4/30/07 Since January 2002, we’ve been producing this weekly column, and I’m told a fair amount of Wildcat alumni read it. I have no idea who actually does read this column, I don’t even know if my mom reads it, but I do know this… Some of those Wildcat alumni are starting to graduate from college, and will be venturing into the workplace. We all know prospective employers covet experience, and I think perhaps the most valuable experience one can present to their potential future boss, are the experiences spent in athletics. Athletes not only possess a high desire to win, but the successful ones are willing to work hard, pay the price, and do what it takes to reach their potential. That includes doing what it takes to become a valuable asset to their teammates. Being an athlete also means that you are open to coaching and learning, and you are not afraid of being critiqued so you can become better. Being an athlete means you are not afraid of competition (in fact they embrace it). Athletes understand that competing also means having the internal drive to compete with themselves, always looking forward ways to better themselves. Being an athlete knows that you will have to deal with failure, and temporary defeat. No one bats 1.000, no one goes undefeated in life and they can’t control their outcome, but they can control their effort and attitude win, lose, or draw. Being an athlete means being prepared for whatever the game brings that day. Being an athlete means that all that time, effort, and sacrifice you made on the playing field was preparing you for your professional career. I truly believe that employers are much more interested in enthusiastic, take-charge leaders that are hard working and good team players. Specific skills and nomenclature can always be learned. And the good news is, even if you weren’t an athlete during your years at Novi HS, you can still be a highly productive member of any organization. Successful athletes provide a blueprint that can be copied by anybody. The good habits learned and practiced by athletes are open to use by anybody that has a desire to succeed and is willing to do what it takes while keeping an open mind and a good attitude. (c) 2007 Novi
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