Priorities vs. goals
Was anyone else unclear about the words..."MONEY SHOULD NEVER BE...THE...REASON YOU OFFICIATE."
Yes, getting paid is wonderful. The exercise, comraderie, sense of giving back, are also imporatant factors of getting into this field. None should ever be the ONLY focus of why you officiate. The original post asked guys to set their goals and I suggested priorities might be better thought, since most rookies don't have a clue what this job takes.
If your priority is to make money for your college fund, that's terrific, but won't keep you coming back when the weather and season turn to crap. You can only deal with so many a-hole coaches, players and fans before you say, "Maybe I should get a part-time gig at Home Depot, instead."
Setting goald will make you better or appreciate what you've got. Setting priorities can help you achieve your goals.
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