- Earl Weaver (1979 All-Star Game)
In honor of tonight's Historic All-Star Game from Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, I thought I would take a few minutes to discuss what it means to be an "All-Star" in the game of Life.
Now in Major League Baseball, it is the Fans who cast their votes to see who "makes" the All Star" Team. It is based on their "appreciation" of not only the players talent, but their popularity, personality, and overall "Excellence" at what they do day in an day out.
It is not too vastly different from my impression of what an "All Star" in Life entails.
The "fans" that are casting their "votes" are your co-workers, your friends, your family, people you interact with either daily or occasionally. These people vote on the way you interact with them, the kindness and compassion you display, the enthusiasm and upbeat attitude you work to maintain (even when the furthest thing you feel is upbeat and enthusiastic)- the helpfulness you offer and the way you treat them.
There is no Annual Gathering to praise and honor these "All-Star efforts" much like tonight's game in Da Bronx - there are no accolades and endorsements and cameras flashing.
It is not as glamorous or flashy to be an All Star in the game of Life - but the reward is just as tremendous in my opinion! Some may argue the reward is even better in this "game"!
Take a minute and take stock in your actions and your daily interactions!
Be honest - Are you an "All Star in the Game of Life"? Are there things you can be doing better for your "teammates" and for the "fans" that could place you on that team year in and year out - when the "votes" are tallied? What are you working on DAILY to make you a better team "player" and to help you get those Fan "votes"?
I urge you to make that a Goal in your life and to take the "Baby Steps" - the actions - to try and make that "team"! The effort and the actions are up to you and you alone!
You will not regret the rewards that follow!
Enjoy tonight's game (dubbed "The Red Sox versus the National League All-Stars" in my household) and really decide if being an All Star is of value to you!
Either way, be sure to Realize the impact this decision will have not only on YOUR life and YOUR joy - but also of your "teammates" and "Fans"!
Stay Strong and Go A.L.!!!
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