Motivational Minute (12_77)

Quote of the day:

"It takes a rare type of ability to play the second fiddle with enthusiasm." – Sir Malcolm Sargent

Consider:

In today’s world with the emphasis on being the best, it is hard to remember that a lot of the credit to how successful we are goes to how good our support team is. Like the story behind the quote illustrates.

Which of the instruments in the orchestra is the most difficult to play?

If you ask any knowledgeable musical friends you're sure to start an argument, with some voting for the harp, other voting for the oboe or French horn. But the late Sir Malcolm Sargent had quite a different answer. In his dressing room before the last night of the Proms one year he was asked that same question. Fingering the elegant carnation in his buttonhole, he pondered.

"Without doubt, it is the second violin. I can find any number of violinists who can perform the job of being lead or first violin admirably." And his bright eyes twinkled. "But it takes a rare type of ability to play the second fiddle with enthusiasm."

Sir Malcolm's words held a deeper meaning, of course.

The World couldn't exist without its second fiddles. Think of the people who never hit the headlines but cheerfully suppress their own ambitions to help a husband or support a family. While the stars receive the flowers and the plaudits, the second fiddles soldier on in the background, doing a good job and often getting very little thanks for it.

Think about who are the second fiddles in your life and give them the due respect and appreciation they deserve.

Wishing you all the best,

Coach Dana

(Compliments of http://www.actionvisioncoaching.com/)

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