Two years ago, I met a 12 year old kid that changed my life. He acted surprisingly with the maturity of an adult. He faced the problems that came his way bravely. He remained silent, on the sidelines, observing...he was truly a one of a kind kid. There was a time I had to remind him that he had to be himself, that bad things would happen to good people like him, and that he should never give that up.
Two years later...he remains no different. It is some sort of rarity to see a child so well-behaved and raised with morals like his. These traits are not often seen in kids his age. Not even close. Two years ago, he faced the cruelty of the world towards people like him. This year, surprisingly, I faced that. It only proves that the belligerence of children trying to assert themselves never seems to disappear as the gears of time continue to roll along.
People who aren't typical...people who are silent, who observe more than they speak, are ridiculed unfairly in this world. It's something that I do wish to change. I try to be some sort of example for quieter people with developing charisma to follow. If they simply work hard and have a support system that allows them to be propelled forward, they can accomplish anything a person with undeniable charisma can.
Sometimes quieter people have a hidden charisma. In the case of this kid, he was able to find it and bring it out this year. He is ready to take this step. His commitment is undeniable. He has traveled hours to find a resource to hone his skills. He has spent his own money on a book that will undeniably help him. He has agreed for me to help him in his quest to become a broadcaster.
I couldn't help but realize just how much he pushed me to be that example. When I met him, I was just a wannabe. When I realized how hard he was working, how much like me he truly was, I undeniably felt a change in my life. I had to work hard, not only to show him that it's possible, but to show myself that it was possible. I have gone from wannabe to will-be because he helped me.
I told him that he inspires me. He may not be the best yet, but neither was I at that age. He has the potential to wow people. I will help him however I can. I feel like this is one of the reasons I'm here in this position today.
More and more I'm told that the world of broadcasting will have my presence in it, and I believe them. I wouldn't have this undeniable drive without his existence in my life. There are special people in this life. I had no clue he would be the one to help me get to where I am, but sometimes the best surprises come from left field.
So thank you, Colin. Thank you.
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