The point here for the best kids is to inculcate their…
““The point here for the best kids is to inculcate their sense that it’s never about being seen. It’s never. If they can get that inculcated, the Show won’t fuck them up, Schtitt thinks. If they can forget everything but the game when all of you out there outside the fence see only them and want only them and the game’s incidental to you, for you it’s about entertainment and personality, it’s about the statue, but if they can get inculcated right they’ll never be slaves to the statue, they’ll never blow their brains out after winning an event when they win, or dive out a third-story window when they start to stop getting poked at or profiled, when their blossom starts to fade. Whether or not you mean to, babe, you chew them up, it’s what you do.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Advocates teaching children to focus on the game, not external validation, to avoid becoming enslaved by fame or pressure.
In simple terms: Teach kids to value the process, not applause.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize intrinsic motivation over external rewards.
Themes
growth
resilience
authenticity
Mood
reflective
cautionary
Type
philosophical
advice
When to use this quote
- sports coaching
- education
- parenting
- mental health counseling
Key Concepts
intrinsic motivation
psychological health
performance pressure
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you reinforce internal focus?
- What signs indicate external influence?
A Different Perspective
External pressures can still infiltrate despite training.