It certainly is interesting how to approach youngsters with talent in this regard, would be interesting to see it from their POV for sure. A Cricket mate of mine has a son who is around 10/11 now and is on the books of Crystal Palace (and Sorry CCC - he's already a better player than his Dad...). I'm keen to see how he gets on (or not) and his treatment.
I find myself wondering what on earth these people may have 'sacrificed' to be where they are. I know of people who have had to make 'real' sacrifices in their lives, not imaginary ones. I don't count having to put time in training for a sport as a 'sacrifice'.
A mate of mine at school was thought to be very dopey, always half asleep (sometimes completely asleep!). The teachers were also somewhat concerned, and it was only when he explained that he had to get up at the crack of dawn each morning, travel to Reading to train, go to school, then travel again to Reading to train, that the penny dropped - he ended up competing in the Winter Olympics at speed skating.
He's working hard to achieve his dream, i.e. what he wants to do in life. It's not a sacrifice. He's giving up what others think are worth doing but he doesn't.
Have to agree to disagree - I think it is exactly a sacrifice. How otherwise would you define "sacrifice" if not giving up something that others think are worth doing but your priorities lie elsewhere?
Echo this.
