IN CONSIDERATION OF SPORT, RIVALRY & COMPETITION: A Farewell to Rafael Nadal
One thing I love about Sport and often miss in my mission in Ballet, is RIVALRY. I always say that the world of Sport is somewhat of the underclass, where, you not only are allowed to prove your worth -- but are full stop expected to. Add to this that Sport ushers in the talent -- its an open door policy, whereas Ballet is very much CLOSED DOOR & PRIVATE! In Sport you are constantly being compared to others -- for better or worse. Whatever you were able to accomplish on your best day, is fast forgotten if those best days can't become the norm: both consistent and dependable. If you are talented, right away your coach is going to find someone to put you against. It could be someone from your own team -- or it could be someone in the public eye -- or from the history of the sport. But there is no escaping the overriding push for COMPETITION and you better be willing to enter that competition. PROUDLY. CHIN UP! AND CHEST OUT! My earliest memor...
