His Self-centered Jive

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When famous personalities acknowledge that they studied in a particular school, they are usually the toast of the said school. Students look up to these famous personalities, and dream to be as successful. Often, students value every advice these famous personalities impart and respect them for their achievements.

Take the case of how a group of young people looked up to engaging performer (EP), but only to end up in disappointment. Having studied in a top university and being a member of a student group, EP was tasked to direct a project. During rehearsals, the students listened enthusiastically as EP recalled his start and his struggles in showbusiness. After a while, the students realized that during their meetings, all EP did was brag about his achievements.

Instead of inspiring the students, EP turned off some of them. Because of fortuitous events, the schedule for the project was messed up, and most promises of EP were not delivered. Added to this problem is the claim that EP was a tightwad. Moreover, the students had to work among themselves to stage the project because EP was too busy with his commitments to be 100% hands-on on a student-led project.

One of the topics that EP bragged about was his impending movie in which he was going to be the lead star. He talked about the project as though it were bound to be a sure hit. However, news leaked that another comedian (AC) had replaced EP in the lead role. EP allegedly reacted by saying that AC was richer and more powerful, and capable of influencing the decisions of the production. Obviously, EP thought of himself less in terms of the wealth and power of AC. However, EP added that he at least shares his blessings.

Is EP still bitter about AC replacing him in the movie? Does his reaction imply that he is not so fond of AC even if they work in the same network? Will EP ever have his own solo movie and become as popular as AC? Perhaps, EP should start first by showing humility and keeping his promises to whatever commitment he makes on projects, especially when these projects have a student-base.

True humility is intelligent self-respect which keeps us from thinking too highly or too meanly of ourselves. It makes us modest by reminding us how far we have come short of what we can be. - Ralph W. Sockman

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