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July 3rd 2008 04:03
10 things which are good for morale
This is a weighty matter for leaders of men or women; the Patriarch; the captain; the expedition leader; the victim in waiting. How to raise the spirits at the decisive moment or perhaps at the first hurdle? This is truly a question of inspiration. What gesture can improve the outlook for the group in its mind? Of course it’s a subjective thing: different people respond in different ways, but Hollywood and ‘meejah’ generally thrive on tapping into ‘feel good’ so there must be plenty of common ground. Sorry, straying from the point. Here’s my list of 10 things that are good for the morale.
1. Making a fire
As said by that survival bloke on UK TV. Even if you’ve got canned food and plenty of warm stuff, camping is no good without a fire. Not only is it enjoyable to show off your fire building skills, but more importantly it brings the group together. It’s the centre of focus so it draws people naturally into a circle. It lights up an alien terrain whose noises are less frightening in a small circle of light. It’s a bit of warmth both physical and spiritual. Nuff said.
3. Food.
My other half said this one first and indeed just to get right to it.
4. Special food
Yes treats – awesome for animals but perhaps as equally effective for people. How many conversations have you overheard of someone fantasizing on holiday/traveling about the food back home? I bet too many especially when it comes to Australians and vegemite. If like the big JC you pull out a tasty titbit for the group it’s sure to go down a storm.
5. Promise of positive outcome.
Yes, the strategic lie. It’s going to be alright. I’m sure General Custer told his men they’d be back in time for match of the day just before Little big Horn.
6. Music or words.
Once more into the breach….
The Flight of the Valkyries; Winston Churchill’s oratory – it’s all good rousing stuff to get the crowd ready. The readiness is all, after all. It just goes to show that art does have a purpose.
7. Setting a good example.
If you show you are not afraid then the group thinks: “Well he’s not worried. I guess we’ll find our way out of this unexplored part of the Amazon without a map or compass.
8. Promise of reward.
There’s nothing like a bit of bribery. This fits into the first component of the carrot and stick ethos.
9. Alcohol.
Everybody knows that getting a bit hammered gives the world a rose tinted glow
10. Divine inspiration
I won’t dwell on this but faith can often gird the loin and make us transcend our petty fears.
I reckon there’s plenty more I could add to the list. I gleamed these from 30 minutes watching the cartoon network.
This is a weighty matter for leaders of men or women; the Patriarch; the captain; the expedition leader; the victim in waiting. How to raise the spirits at the decisive moment or perhaps at the first hurdle? This is truly a question of inspiration. What gesture can improve the outlook for the group in its mind? Of course it’s a subjective thing: different people respond in different ways, but Hollywood and ‘meejah’ generally thrive on tapping into ‘feel good’ so there must be plenty of common ground. Sorry, straying from the point. Here’s my list of 10 things that are good for the morale.
1. Making a fire
As said by that survival bloke on UK TV. Even if you’ve got canned food and plenty of warm stuff, camping is no good without a fire. Not only is it enjoyable to show off your fire building skills, but more importantly it brings the group together. It’s the centre of focus so it draws people naturally into a circle. It lights up an alien terrain whose noises are less frightening in a small circle of light. It’s a bit of warmth both physical and spiritual. Nuff said.
3. Food.
My other half said this one first and indeed just to get right to it.
4. Special food
Yes treats – awesome for animals but perhaps as equally effective for people. How many conversations have you overheard of someone fantasizing on holiday/traveling about the food back home? I bet too many especially when it comes to Australians and vegemite. If like the big JC you pull out a tasty titbit for the group it’s sure to go down a storm.
5. Promise of positive outcome.
Yes, the strategic lie. It’s going to be alright. I’m sure General Custer told his men they’d be back in time for match of the day just before Little big Horn.
6. Music or words.
Once more into the breach….
The Flight of the Valkyries; Winston Churchill’s oratory – it’s all good rousing stuff to get the crowd ready. The readiness is all, after all. It just goes to show that art does have a purpose.
7. Setting a good example.
If you show you are not afraid then the group thinks: “Well he’s not worried. I guess we’ll find our way out of this unexplored part of the Amazon without a map or compass.
8. Promise of reward.
There’s nothing like a bit of bribery. This fits into the first component of the carrot and stick ethos.
9. Alcohol.
Everybody knows that getting a bit hammered gives the world a rose tinted glow
10. Divine inspiration
I won’t dwell on this but faith can often gird the loin and make us transcend our petty fears.
I reckon there’s plenty more I could add to the list. I gleamed these from 30 minutes watching the cartoon network.
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