Monday, August 20, 2012

Nerves

Ever been inexplicably nervous for something? Something that you know shouldn't be that big of deal, and yet you still get quite nervous beforehand? Fucking sucks. I haven't been nervous for a meeting in quite some time, and yet, here I sit, a bit nervous about a meeting I have in a few hours.
Now, I know at least partially why. I have been quite critical of the school's weight room practices, so there is the potential for this meeting to be quite combative. That said, I also have the very real option of simply walking out if I don't like the direction it goes. The position available is not make or break, but the very real opportunity to impact more kids is always a plus, and as such I would like to "win" so to speak. But, when you have egos involved, I'm sure some will not be particularly excited to hear what I have to say.
One strategy that I've learned in these types of situations is to simply think of the worst case scenario, then realize that the worst case scenario really isn't that bad. Worst case scenario - the coaches don't like what I have to say, I politely reject the position, and go on my way. Simple as that.
Yes, this was more of a rambling, "stream of consciousness" type of post, but I wanted to write something, so here it is.

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