“But no one can’t memorize a paragraph of ritual. It just takes longer.” I think you’re right. I also think those who insist that they can’t memorize have convinced themselves that that is true. A self-fulfilling prophecy of sorts.
We have a Brother who is very active in our Fraternity note that his son, who is a Veteran, has PTSD-relate…
“But no one can’t memorize a paragraph of ritual. It just takes longer.” I think you’re right. I also think those who insist that they can’t memorize have convinced themselves that that is true. A self-fulfilling prophecy of sorts.
We have a Brother who is very active in our Fraternity note that his son, who is a Veteran, has PTSD-related issues when he attempts to memorize things by rote. It is totally improper for me to challenge that; every person is different, and there’s no reason to believe that this isn’t true. Good news is this gentleman (and Brother) has other excellent talents, and owns a successful business.
“And for some, it’s the paralyzing fear of public speaking. They know the work, but when the spotlight is on them, their brain vapor locks.” You know, that can still indeed happen, even if you think you have it mastered! I remember the 2015 Annual Communication in Kennewick, when I was scheduled to deliver my first Committee Chairman report. I had it down. I practiced it in front of my local Brothers. But when I climbed up onto that podium, I FROZE. I delivered the report, but to me, I thought I stumbled and bumbled through it and it sounded like hell. But then-WB Cameron thought it was an excellent delivery. Others thought so as well. To this day, I have to rely on Cameron’s word that it sounded considerably better than I thought it did. Important lesson for me.
“But no one can’t memorize a paragraph of ritual. It just takes longer.” I think you’re right. I also think those who insist that they can’t memorize have convinced themselves that that is true. A self-fulfilling prophecy of sorts.
We have a Brother who is very active in our Fraternity note that his son, who is a Veteran, has PTSD-related issues when he attempts to memorize things by rote. It is totally improper for me to challenge that; every person is different, and there’s no reason to believe that this isn’t true. Good news is this gentleman (and Brother) has other excellent talents, and owns a successful business.
“And for some, it’s the paralyzing fear of public speaking. They know the work, but when the spotlight is on them, their brain vapor locks.” You know, that can still indeed happen, even if you think you have it mastered! I remember the 2015 Annual Communication in Kennewick, when I was scheduled to deliver my first Committee Chairman report. I had it down. I practiced it in front of my local Brothers. But when I climbed up onto that podium, I FROZE. I delivered the report, but to me, I thought I stumbled and bumbled through it and it sounded like hell. But then-WB Cameron thought it was an excellent delivery. Others thought so as well. To this day, I have to rely on Cameron’s word that it sounded considerably better than I thought it did. Important lesson for me.