Basketball team Quote by Anonymous
““Remember that tomorrow when you are trying to get somebody to do something. If, for example, you don’t want your children to smoke, don’t preach at them, and don’t talk about what you want; but show them that cigarettes may keep them from making the basketball team or winning the hundred-yard dash.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Motivational talk, date unknown
Persuasion works better through concrete personal consequences than abstract moral preaching.
In simple terms: Show real outcomes, not just rules.
Key Takeaway
Use specific examples to influence behavior.
Themes
influence
communication
parenting
Mood
encouraging
pragmatic
Type
advice
motivational
When to use this quote
- parent‑child discussions
- health education
- sports coaching
- team meetings
Key Concepts
behavioral psychology
loss aversion
Questions to Reflect On
- What personal consequence would most motivate your child?
- How can you frame the message without sounding lecturing?
A Different Perspective
May not work if the person doubts the relevance of the example.
