Motivation - A short story
had been contracted to sing, and ticket sales were booming. In fact, the
night of the concert found the house packed and every ticket sold.
The feeling of anticipation and excitement was in the air as the house
manager took the stage and said, “Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for
your enthusiastic support. I am afraid that due to illness, the man whom
you’ve all come to hear will not be performing tonight. However, we have
found a suitable substitute whom we hope will provide you with
comparable entertainment. “
The crowd groaned in disappointment and failed to hear the announcer
mention the stand-in’s name. The environment turned from excitement to
frustration.
The stand-in performer gave the performance everything he had. When he
had finished, there was nothing but an uncomfortable silence. No one
applauded. Suddenly, from the balcony, a little boy stood up and
shouted, “Daddy, I think you are wonderful!” The crowd broke into
thunderous applause.
We all need people in our Lives who are willing to stand up once in a
while and say, “I think you are wonderful”.
And at times others are expecting this from you.
