Let me tell you a fun little story about Andy Jenkins.
I used to be known as a “Mr. Choke In the Clutch”.
I’ll explain:
I played football in High School and for one year in College – Inside Middle Linebacker. During the regular season, I had great stats – lots’ of solo tackles and assists, tons of sacks, etc.
But when it came time for the big games, I blew it – almost always.
While I was on the field during those games, some sort of emotional tidal wave would wash over me – and before I knew what happened, I’d be running half as fast as I could, or hitting half as hard as I was strong.
It positively freaked my coaches out. And for most of my young adult life, I carried this “Choke in the clutch” psychology with me. Consider the following:
About 12 years ago, I got a call from a New York Television production company. They wanted to know if I was interested in coming into the city to edit some material for a TV program. I said “Sure” and they gave me the address and I got on the subway to go.
I arrived in front of the Ed Sullivan Theater – the show was David Letterman.
I called the guy from a pay phone down the street and told him that I couldn’t make it.
10 years ago, I had the chance to spend 2 weeks with Michael Kahn. Michael is Steven Spielberg’s editor. He might be the best feature film cutter in the world.
I didn’t even ask my boss (at the time) for time off from work to do it.
Why am I telling you this? What possible motivation could I have to let you in on what amounts to some of the most embarrassing moments that I have ever had?
Because a few years ago, I figured out why I “Choked in the Clutch”.
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