on being bigger on the inside
A little girl is at a carnival and orders some cotton candy.
“One cotton candy, please…the BIG one!"
The vender pauses, and asks, “Are you sure you can handle the big one, little girl?”
“Don’t worry about me, sir.” She says. “I am a lot bigger on the inside than the outside.”
That is character.
When those around you say it can’t be done, you trust yourself because you know it can.
When those around you tempt you to cheat, you know you won’t because you’ll have to face yourself in the mirror.
When those around you doubt your talent, you overcome your deficiencies with hard work and dedication to your craft.
When those around you tell you to take it easy, you smile because you know that taking it easy is not the way of the champion.
When those around you accuse you of cheating, you hold your head up high because you know with success comes jealousy.
Talent is a combination of many things, including things like your genetic makeup, the effort you exert in practice, and the coaching you have available to you.
Character is one one thing: a choice. Every day, multiple times a day, choose to build up your character, cutting away things about you that limit your future opportunities. Choose to be a person of character and the reputation you will create for yourself will be worth more than any trophy or award you could ever receive.
Plus, having character is one of the best ways to separate yourself from the masses.
Be bigger on the inside than on the outside.
