What would be your call?

[TussAgee11]

Canada -

Take this advice, from a 21 one year old who used to have a streak in him in his early umpiring days, similar, but not quite as bad, as yours.

We don't know all about the world. Or umpiring. The best thing we can do is chime in and ask questions of the people who have more experience than us, particularly about umpiring. And most important, LISTEN.

I'm gearing up for a MiLB run in the winter of 2010, after I graduate from school. I'm soaking in as much as I can now, so when I go, I'll have the best experience and learn the most from it. But I have to LEARN how to learn. You should do the same.

You may not want to listen to those in positions of authority, but you better shut your mouth about it. And by not listening, you close off your world and never get better at anything. Our opinions doesn't matter about issues at this point in our lives, and quite frankly, it shouldn't. Listen, learn, get better, and hope one day you have the expertise of some of the individuals on this board, not just in umpiring, but in life.

With a glowing heart I will see thee rise...

-Tuss