The Bully
This morning Lisa and I got into a REALLY deep conversation where the two of us began recalling childhood memories.
Before we knew it, 2 hours had passed.
I can’t even remember the last time I did this, but let me tell you, it was one heck of an experience.
One of the stories I shared with Lisa was about this bully who lived next door to us when I was a child.
I have vivid memories of this little jerk, and how he used to antagonize all the other kids in the neighborhood, including me.
At one point in time I was talking with my mom, telling her of yet another run-in with “the bully”.
After hearing my woes, she made a suggestion that I’ve never forgot.
She said, “Kevin, if you just clean this kid’s clock one time, he’ll never bother you again”.
Now…
To put this into perspective, you need to understand my mom.
She was a very loving person, and definitely not prone to violence.
That’s why her words had such a profound impact on me.
To be honest, I could hardly believe what she’d just told me – but I DID take it to heart.
It was only a matter of days before I found myself in yet another altercation with “the bully”, and this time, it was in my own back yard (if you can believe that).
That’s right. I was in my own back yard playing with another friend.
I can remember how shocked I was that this jerk had the nerve to come through our gate, and into our back yard, with the intent of starting trouble.
My friend and I were having fun, minding our own business, yet “the bully” had other plans.
As soon as I saw the kid, I told him to get off my property and go back home – but he didn’t listen.
He walked right up to me, grabbed my shirt collar and was getting ready to give me a swift punch to the mid section.
But, this time things would NOT go as they had in the past.
Because in that very moment, I remembered my mom’s words, and without even thinking, I made a fist with my right hand, rarred back my arm and swung it with all my might.
In so doing, I delivered a blow to this kid’s jaw that knocked him to the ground and left him bleeding profusely from his lip.
Seeing him laying there on the ground was quite a surprise.
Truth is, I didn’t know I had it in me to do such a thing, and neither did my friend.
My friend just stood there with this look of amazement on his face, yet at the same time he was grinning – because he knew that the tables had now been turned.
Without saying a word, “the bully” stood up and left.
For the next few days he was sporting a big ole fat lip at school.
I can only imagine how he explained that one to all of his buddies.
But the good news was, “the bully” NEVER bothered me again.
My mom was right.
As I shared this story with Lisa, it dawned on me that this event had changed my life from that point forward.
That’s not to say that I go around beating up people who do me wrong.
But…
I sure as heck don’t let other people’s comments or actions get to me.
In fact, when someone tells me that I can’t do something, I set out to prove them wrong.
When starting my first business, there were plenty of people who told me it would never work.
That I wasn’t cut out to be an entrepreneur.
That I should play it safe by keeping my job.
Heck, my first wife divorced me when I wanted to start my own business.
I’m sure similar things have happened to you.
People have called you crazy.
People have told you that you’ll never be successful.
People have told you to play it safe.
And now, you’re probably wishing that you hadn’t listened to them.
I’m here to tell you that you can accomplish ANYTHING you want or desire.
All you have to do is make the decision to do so, and then spend your time with like-minded people who will help you make it happen.
That’s what I do.
I don’t say a word to those who would tell me I can’t do something.
I simply get the help I need to make it happen, and then I do the thing that can’t be done.
And let me tell you, it feels SOOOOO GOOD when the nay-sayers see that I’ve accomplished what they said I couldn’t do.
If you’re ready to have the same kind of satisfaction, then Go Here Now.
Imagine how good it’s going to feel when we prove all of them wrong.
And when we do, I can’t wait to have you tell me all about it.
Dedicated to your success,
Kevin Thompson
Before we knew it, 2 hours had passed.
I can’t even remember the last time I did this, but let me tell you, it was one heck of an experience.
One of the stories I shared with Lisa was about this bully who lived next door to us when I was a child.
I have vivid memories of this little jerk, and how he used to antagonize all the other kids in the neighborhood, including me.
At one point in time I was talking with my mom, telling her of yet another run-in with “the bully”.
After hearing my woes, she made a suggestion that I’ve never forgot.
She said, “Kevin, if you just clean this kid’s clock one time, he’ll never bother you again”.
Now…
To put this into perspective, you need to understand my mom.
She was a very loving person, and definitely not prone to violence.
That’s why her words had such a profound impact on me.
To be honest, I could hardly believe what she’d just told me – but I DID take it to heart.
It was only a matter of days before I found myself in yet another altercation with “the bully”, and this time, it was in my own back yard (if you can believe that).
That’s right. I was in my own back yard playing with another friend.
I can remember how shocked I was that this jerk had the nerve to come through our gate, and into our back yard, with the intent of starting trouble.
My friend and I were having fun, minding our own business, yet “the bully” had other plans.
As soon as I saw the kid, I told him to get off my property and go back home – but he didn’t listen.
He walked right up to me, grabbed my shirt collar and was getting ready to give me a swift punch to the mid section.
But, this time things would NOT go as they had in the past.
Because in that very moment, I remembered my mom’s words, and without even thinking, I made a fist with my right hand, rarred back my arm and swung it with all my might.
In so doing, I delivered a blow to this kid’s jaw that knocked him to the ground and left him bleeding profusely from his lip.
Seeing him laying there on the ground was quite a surprise.
Truth is, I didn’t know I had it in me to do such a thing, and neither did my friend.
My friend just stood there with this look of amazement on his face, yet at the same time he was grinning – because he knew that the tables had now been turned.
Without saying a word, “the bully” stood up and left.
For the next few days he was sporting a big ole fat lip at school.
I can only imagine how he explained that one to all of his buddies.
But the good news was, “the bully” NEVER bothered me again.
My mom was right.
As I shared this story with Lisa, it dawned on me that this event had changed my life from that point forward.
That’s not to say that I go around beating up people who do me wrong.
But…
I sure as heck don’t let other people’s comments or actions get to me.
In fact, when someone tells me that I can’t do something, I set out to prove them wrong.
When starting my first business, there were plenty of people who told me it would never work.
That I wasn’t cut out to be an entrepreneur.
That I should play it safe by keeping my job.
Heck, my first wife divorced me when I wanted to start my own business.
I’m sure similar things have happened to you.
People have called you crazy.
People have told you that you’ll never be successful.
People have told you to play it safe.
And now, you’re probably wishing that you hadn’t listened to them.
I’m here to tell you that you can accomplish ANYTHING you want or desire.
All you have to do is make the decision to do so, and then spend your time with like-minded people who will help you make it happen.
That’s what I do.
I don’t say a word to those who would tell me I can’t do something.
I simply get the help I need to make it happen, and then I do the thing that can’t be done.
And let me tell you, it feels SOOOOO GOOD when the nay-sayers see that I’ve accomplished what they said I couldn’t do.
If you’re ready to have the same kind of satisfaction, then Go Here Now.
Imagine how good it’s going to feel when we prove all of them wrong.
And when we do, I can’t wait to have you tell me all about it.
Dedicated to your success,
Kevin Thompson
posted by Kevin Thompson at 2/13/2009 11:03:00 AM
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