Who is in your corner?
Posted by Greg Heeres on August 10, 2009
Although I am not an avid boxing fan, I have seen my fair share of boxing bouts. As a former collegiate athlete, I realize what it takes to train, get in shape, sacrifice and be dedicated.
Just for fun I tried boxing for three minutes with a boxing heavy bag. After about 39 seconds of punching non-stop (okay, kidding on the 39 seconds), I was very winded. Are you aware that boxing bouts can be 10 or 15 rounds? That would take incredible stamina.
In addition, during a boxing bout the cornerman for a boxer is key. They coach. They instruct. They inspire. They counsel. They manage the fight for the boxer. I have seen many great boxers during my life, and they all had great cornermen. Boxers such as Frazier, Ali, Spinks, Leonard, Duran, Hagler, Tyson, Hearns, Mayweather, on and on.
This made me stop and think about life’s cornermen (insert cornerwomen if applicable). Cornermen offer valuable services to life not just boxing. They help you. They are there for you. They have your best interest in focus.
I am blessed to inform you that I have a number of cornermen in my life. Becki Heeres. Jack Heeres. Greg Kelley. Craig Owens. Clark Ver Hulst. Just to name a few. I am also a cornerman for folks. It is very rewarding responsibility, but the corner is a very serious place to be too.
Life can be difficult. It can even seem like a fight. Better check your corner. Make sure you have people there for you. And make sure you are in the corner for folks in return.
Oh, I hear the bell for the next round……
