#010 – Fortune & Fame
Where the one is fickle the other is enduring. The first for life, the second afterwards; the one against envy, the other against oblivion. Fortune is desired, at times assisted: fame is earned. The desire for fame springs from man’s best part. It was and is the sister of the giants; it always goes to extremes– horrible monsters or brilliant prodigies.
Why are you a coach? This lesson boils down to this simple question. Are you looking to make a splash now, or are you looking for a lasting legacy? Are you willing to compromise your coaching philosophy and ideals for a victory; or will you stay true to your course and have a lasting legacy. How we get our “fame” can be done correctly and with integrity (Balthasar’s prodigies) or we can take shortcuts and unethical methods (Balthasar’s monsters). Those victories will come and go, but your legacy will be there forever. It doesn’t care if it is good or bad.
This blog series is based on the book “The Art of Worldly Wisdom” by Balthasar Gracián. This book was written for advice on how to achieve personal and professional success. The goal of this blog series is to visit the points of wisdom and put them in the spotlight of the coaching and education lens.
