Monday, December 3, 2007

Why Athletes Should Remain Humble

Even if you're an athletic superstar who wins every race, who has sponsors lining up who can't wait to pay for your every expense, and who has hot women/men throwing themselves at you, you should never ever let your head swell with pride. Remember you have been blessed with a gift to kick ass, just as one of the competitors whose ass you kick might have been blessed with the ability to shrewdly manage your finances.


Use your victories as a reminder that it's time to celebrate someone else. Pop open that bottle of Champagne, spray it on the crowd, then go home and spend time with your buddies. You know, the people who are still your friends even though you routinely give up beer night for a long run? You'll become a better athlete for cultivating your friendships.


Want proof nobody likes a cocky jock, including higher powers? This guy got cocky, so his celebration was struck down within seconds.


Cocky Jock Video

(Sorry, I had this as an embedded video and it messed everything up in Firefox!)


Happy Racing! Happy Winning! And happy celebrating your friends and not yourself!

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