DIFFERENT THINGS MOTIVATE DIFFERENT PEOPLE

There was a young boy who used to come for
regular practice but always played in the
reserves and never made it to the soccer eleven.
While he was practicing, his father used to sit at
the far end, waiting for him.
The matches had started and for four days, he
didn't show up for practice or the quarter or
semifinals. All of a sudden he showed up for the
finals, went to the coach and said, "Coach, you
have always kept me in the reserves and never
let me play in the finals. But today, please let me
play." The coach said, "Son, I'm sorry, I can't let
you. There are better players than you and
besides, it is the finals, the reputation of the
school is at stake and I cannot take a chance."

The boy pleaded, "Coach, I promise I will not let
you down. I beg of you, please let me play." The
coach had never seen the boy plead like this
before. He said, "OK, son, go, play. But
remember, I am going against my better
judgment and the reputation of the school is at
stake. Don't let me down." The game started and
the boy played like a house on fire. Every time he
got the ball, he shot a goal. Needless to say, he
was the best player and the star of the game.
His team had a spectacular win. When the game
finished, the coach went up to him and said,
"Son, how could I have been so wrong in my life.
I have never seen you play like this before. What
happened? How did you play so well?" The boy
replied, "Coach, my father is watching me today."
The coach turned around and looked at the place
where the boy's father used to sit. There was no
one there. He said, "Son, your father used to sit
there when you came for practice, but I don't see
anyone there today." The boy replied, "Coach,
there is something I never told you. My father
was blind. Just four days ago, he died. Today is
the first day he is watching me from above."