Maybe this instance will lead to another reminder we all need at times.
The more responsibilities one has the more one can be sure to be second guessed and criticized AND THAT”S A GOOD THING. Just because someone recommends a solution to a problem doesn’t mean the responsible party has to choose that solution. In my experience, those that move up the list are happy to get multiple solutions, whether direct or not, and use their judgment to select the best course of action. Judgment is like a muscle that must be exercised on a daily basis to be conditioned to meet the daily strains of ones position and challenges. That good judgment is why most are in the position they are in.
I was very politely asked by a member of this board if they could publicly criticize some of our greens and setup issues at Angels Crossing and my response was “of course.” The reason for my answer has many levels, two of them being very basic; 1) someone might benefit from the exchange and 2) I might actually see something I had not considered prior. I think they meant critique, but in today’s hyper-sensitive world everyone is soooo careful to stay off toes that it is a bit ridiculous. Sadly, we often mistake a critique as personal criticism. There is nothing wrong or unethical about working a problem. As human beings we only fail when we choose to work the people instead of the problem and make issues a matter of personal traits or conditions.
Troy, I don’t recall you calling anyone an idiot or stupid or greedy or corrupt or lazy. Maybe I missed something, but I doubt it. Hang in there and learn the lesson of growing thicker skin for the day you find yourself a few rungs higher on the ladder. Remember when one is never being second guessed, he is probably a little to comfortable and approaching becoming stagnant. It’s a calm before a storm.
Cheers!
JT