I came here to say as a 45 year old man that I have never actually seen The Karate Kid, but I'm one of these people who say they have because I've seen so many quotes and clips from it over my lifetime. Also I can sing the Peter Cetera theme song from Karate Kid II at the top of my lungs, so that's gotta count for something.
My pop-poms are at the ready! (And despite how terrible that came out, you get my point— it’s probably gonna be great, and if it’s shit, we’ll call it a first draft!)🤣🤣🤣
I’m fearful of going to the big youth baseball tournament next weekend. (For those who don’t know me, I live in Austria and yes, kids play baseball here too). Because most of the kids know me—I’m that tall American guy they like to practice English with—but I don’t know any of their names! Disappointing children makes me very afraid! Sometimes they see me at the store or the train station and I have to pretend I remember them.
Henny, did you often forget names of players you coached?
Also, good luck on the book. My advice is to rent a cabin where you can’t be disturbed for a few weeks and just write. Maybe Door County in the middle of Winter.
Great metaphor translating sports lessons to life. I'm very happy for you taking on the book project despite obstacles. I very much look forward to reading whatever you produce.
Oh wow!! A Not-So-Silent-Punt shout out! I’m really honored and appreciate the support my friend. And I want to kick it? toss it? slam dunk it ? right back over to you: BOOK PROJECT GO!! Yes!!! Just putting it out there to your readers is a huge step. Find or make your own accountability group. This is a great place to start..it doesn’t matter the medium, just find people you trust and vibe with who want to all work together to work on their work. Next stop: Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick! This is the way. I’m team Punt! (Phew! That could have been an awkward typo…!)
Absolutely! I'm super happy you're wading into these territories. Keep us posted and seriousface--let your people know how to support. That's a big part of just crossing the finish line :) (see? I DO THE SPORTZZZ!)
Henny, say more about this short trip…is it a road trip or does it require a flight? Will you have your own car/escape route? As former travel agent and a victim of an Italy vacation gone horribly wrong because one person invited 5 others on his own!!! Getting an Uber in Rome for 8 ppl is non buono!!! And getting 8 ppl to a meeting spot at a certain time is also next to impossible.
Proceed with caution, my friend! Ask for expectations to be laid out up front. Just my two unsolicited cents.
It’s a short flight. The couple we know are planning most of the activities and they are type A (like my wife and I), so I think logistically we’ll be good.
I’m sure their friends will all be great, I just get nervous in those situations. Like I said though, worst case we just bail and hang out together.
"Sweep the leg!" Henny. . .Thanks for the Humor Saves recommendation - I sampled it and subscribed - good stuff!
Sheila’s a hoot! Glad you liked her.
I came here to say as a 45 year old man that I have never actually seen The Karate Kid, but I'm one of these people who say they have because I've seen so many quotes and clips from it over my lifetime. Also I can sing the Peter Cetera theme song from Karate Kid II at the top of my lungs, so that's gotta count for something.
I feel like this is maybe not the first time you haven’t seen a movie you should have 🧐?
Bananarama’s Cruel Summer from the original is an absolute banger!!!
Aww man called out! Now I need to do some thinking about the pop culture I might’ve missed out on!
My pop-poms are at the ready! (And despite how terrible that came out, you get my point— it’s probably gonna be great, and if it’s shit, we’ll call it a first draft!)🤣🤣🤣
I got it 👍🏼 (my wife was a cheerleader 🤣).
I’m really good at the shitty first draft part!!!
Team write the damn book ✨
🙌🏼
I'll definitely read your book Henny. Even if it's all about football ;)
It’s football adjacent 😉
And thanks William!!!
I was going to reply "Ooooh, a book!", 'Whats it about??" But instead I wrote something generic... Get r done, I say!
Football adjacent works 👏😎
I’m fearful of going to the big youth baseball tournament next weekend. (For those who don’t know me, I live in Austria and yes, kids play baseball here too). Because most of the kids know me—I’m that tall American guy they like to practice English with—but I don’t know any of their names! Disappointing children makes me very afraid! Sometimes they see me at the store or the train station and I have to pretend I remember them.
Henny, did you often forget names of players you coached?
Also, good luck on the book. My advice is to rent a cabin where you can’t be disturbed for a few weeks and just write. Maybe Door County in the middle of Winter.
Alas, writing the book will be the easy part (I think!).
And for sure on the names. You just gotta play it cool:
“What’s up my man!”
“Hey dude, great catch!”
“Bro, you’ll get em next time!”
All about the delivery 😉
“Buy the ticket, take the ride.” - Hunter S. Thompson
You won’t regret writing the book. You will if you don’t
100%
Great metaphor translating sports lessons to life. I'm very happy for you taking on the book project despite obstacles. I very much look forward to reading whatever you produce.
Thanks Paul!!!
Oh wow!! A Not-So-Silent-Punt shout out! I’m really honored and appreciate the support my friend. And I want to kick it? toss it? slam dunk it ? right back over to you: BOOK PROJECT GO!! Yes!!! Just putting it out there to your readers is a huge step. Find or make your own accountability group. This is a great place to start..it doesn’t matter the medium, just find people you trust and vibe with who want to all work together to work on their work. Next stop: Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick! This is the way. I’m team Punt! (Phew! That could have been an awkward typo…!)
Thanks She! Not sure it’ll be up Reece’s alley, but then again, I have no clue what is up her alley in the first place 🤪
This is the way
Absolutely! I'm super happy you're wading into these territories. Keep us posted and seriousface--let your people know how to support. That's a big part of just crossing the finish line :) (see? I DO THE SPORTZZZ!)
You’re going to be mainlining Pats games before we know it!
How…..dare…you….sir!?!?
Henny, say more about this short trip…is it a road trip or does it require a flight? Will you have your own car/escape route? As former travel agent and a victim of an Italy vacation gone horribly wrong because one person invited 5 others on his own!!! Getting an Uber in Rome for 8 ppl is non buono!!! And getting 8 ppl to a meeting spot at a certain time is also next to impossible.
Proceed with caution, my friend! Ask for expectations to be laid out up front. Just my two unsolicited cents.
Holy crap that sucks!
It’s a short flight. The couple we know are planning most of the activities and they are type A (like my wife and I), so I think logistically we’ll be good.
I’m sure their friends will all be great, I just get nervous in those situations. Like I said though, worst case we just bail and hang out together.
Good to have a backup plan! Going any place cool?
Nashville! Hard to not have a good time there.
Enjoy!