Show uncommon sense by john blakc FRONT RUNNERS THERE Is a type of race horse that Is known as a front runner while be Is out in front he Is un beatable but let another horse pass him and be immediately becomes dis con raged he lacals the pluck and persistence to pull victory out of apparent defeat when conditions are not favor able to himself he just gives up and quits race horses are not the only front runners men may be front runners too we see the occasional exhibitions of front running in athletic contests A prize fighter for instance who Is out pointing his opponent by a alfie margin may suddenly receive a heavy punch in the body from hen on he becomes discouraged and remains on the defensive intent only on stay ing the limit A tennis player who Is winning his match Is the victim of a poor decision by the referee he immediately aban dons all interest la the natch and eventually loses it such an athlete Is often called a quitter those who know him say he Is yellow because he Is and capable only when thugs are go ing his way but all front runners are not ath letes either we can see any num her of them in everyday life A man may be an excellent salesman for instance as long as his product sells itself but let up against a tough us tomer and all his sales ability alsap pears A lawyer may be a whirlwind wien the case Is favorable to his client then the other side introduces an un expectedly damaging witness and he gives up all hope of winning A public official supports a good piece of legislation until some power ful opponent appears then he pock ets his self respect and turns his at to something else there are front runners in every business but they never get very far every truly successful person has had to fight discouragement and despondence wins bla way to any heights that are worth win nang without a battle that Is what the front runners do not realize they think they have a monopoly on bad bucl and disappointment and so they excuse themselves for what amounts to quitting under fire few things in this world are hand ed to you on a silver platter you have to fight for the things that are worth having that Is why they are worth having copyright |