Is Johnny Manziel for real? I hope so. He is the first redshirt freshman ever to win the Heisman Trophy. Possibly more impressive than the fact he won the trophy as a freshman was the way he accepted the award. Tim Elmore in his blog commented on the impressive aspects of his acceptance speech and interviews afterwards. I have listed them below. I will add one more. That is he is genuine. When Johnny speaks I do not feel he is just well coached.
Here are the life lessons that Johnny taught us last Saturday courtesy of Tim Elmore.
1. Humility - He talked about how he needed to improve over the next three
years, knowing he was still learning and growing.
2. Passion - When he was told he couldn’t achieve this goal as such a small
player it motivated him all the more. His ambition deepened.
3. Perspective - He said after winning the award: “It’s amazing
to think I’m a student …and I get to play a game too. This is fun.” He realizes
what’s most important.
4. Teachability – When asked how it felt to win so young, he
said: “I need to pick Tim Tebow’s brain, who won as a sophomore five years
ago.” He is a wisdom seeker.
5. Poise – He seemed incredibly calm after his name was
announced. He simply bowed his head, then walked slowly and deliberately up the
steps to get the trophy.
6. Gratitude – I can’t believe I’ve been so blessed to win this
award. I am with so many deserving candidates; I wish they could all be up here
with me.
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