Chapter 9...

The writings in this chapter was amazing. I actually chose a few writings from the reading that applied to me personally and wrote them down and put them on my wall. The writing by Jennifer Blei Stockman was one of my favorites. It said "Be comfortable and secure with yourself...others will flock to you (pg 164)." I totally agree with this because in high school as well as my freshman year in college I can say that I was not comfortable with myself and I still had friends and people who wanted to associate with me, but it wasn't until the end of my freshman year when I became secure with myself as a person and I gain a lot of confidence. I believe that when I started to gain this sense of comfort, confidence and security more people wanted to talk to me and be around me. I was able to come out of my shell and express myself in ways that I would have never done in the past. Anyways besides that I like the quote by The Reverend Dr. Katherine Hancock Ragsdale. Her qoute was also on the same page. It was much longer than the last quote, but the part that stuck out if "Dont ever let anyone stop you from doing your work, and know that they cant stop you unless you let them (pg 164)." I loved this and I actually applied it to the classes, basketball and the working world. I really believe that no one can stop anyone unless they give them the power and the confidence to do so. Another that I thought applied to basketball, this class as well as my intro to leadership class is Helene Lerner's writing that said "A true leader is one who leads with enthusiasm, courage, and faith. Integrity is key. We need people who lead from not only their heads but from their hearts (pg 165)." When it comes to playing basketball this writing is the definition that defines a true leader, player and teammate. This writing also makes me think about decisions that I have made in the past. It makes me wonder if that was the right decision and was I being a leader by making that decision. It also made me think about the people who look up to me as a role model and a leader as well. I think that all of these writings can apply to almost anyone and for the the author to put it towards the end of the book and not scattered throughout the book was a great idea.