American Idol - the Field Edition
OK, I admit it. I’m like a lot of other Americans in that I like to watch American Idol. I know a lot of people hate it, and a lot are indifferent. There’s sure a lot of people tuned in though. Talking to people, most of us like the same thing - the people who can’t sing, getting reamed by the judges. It’s like watching a train wreck. Every time this show is on, I ask my wife “Do these people not understand that they can’t sing? Do they really think that they sound good?”
Then I wonder to myself “What is a person to do, when the thing that they love, they aren’t very good at?” Hmmm…. now I can relate a little. You see, I love to hunt, but am reaching the conclusion that I’m not very good at it. Now I know what you’re saying.. “Oh, keep at it” “That’s why they call it hunting” “Geez, Marshall - don’t give up”. Well, I’m not giving up, per se. Just admitting to myself that, for a bunch of reasons, I may not be very good at this. Frankly, I don’t think it’s a big deal. It just means that I have to keep reasonable expectations for myself. Maybe re-align my priorities. For example, I’m a decent writer, and think I have a knack for photography - with some work and training. That’ll get me out too. If I take
To my friends - I’m not reaching out for a pep talk LOL. Just thinking. Surely people have run into situations where they love something, but just aren’t very good at it. Then what?
Maybe I should take up singing…..
Posted on 31st January 2007
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