08-30-2018, 09:32 PM
(08-30-2018, 12:45 PM)dodge link Wrote:It's a pretty well known story, also told by Epis. There is a greater context to it when you hear Manton's full story (he has the short, medium and long version - the long one is great) - lazy, entitled and thought he was better than he was.
For Glenn, the right person came at the right time and he was lucky enough to say yes. It is an inspirational story, because it taught him about consistent and persistent hard work and the rewards that can come with it. The sessions continued after '95. Manton tells it in a way that does make it inspirational. No, we're not all going to be superstars, but we can be better (simplistically)
Yes, he is out there, but he wants to make a difference. He has gone on to do some really good work with kids, he helped kick off White Lion, while Glenn can be about Glenn, there is little doubt that he does make a positive difference.
Thanks for that dodge. IMO, the short version should be removed from Manton's repertoire altogether. I find it misleading, omitting key critical information. and can lead certain simpletons among us :-[ to misconstrue his message and say things we may later regret.
The other thing that's worth considering is : who is this story for ? Is it for boozy sports nights, trivia nights etc., or is it really meant as a blueprint / legitimate method to get someone to perform at their best ? In mental health circles, abusing someone (Manton doesn't clarify exactly what this is in the article) would be an absolute no no.
I think it's an outlier, one of those 1 in a million stories, that won't work all that often.