<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>Is it better for people to act on their feelings rather than to talk about them?</p>
<p>Florence Nightingale advocated for people to act on their feelings rather than talk about them, a stance that I strongly support. Talking does not change our feelings, while taking action can help change the situation which we feel strongly about.
Chis Bosh won his first championship ring after transferring from New Orleans Hornets to Miami Head, a transaction sparked by his dissatisfaction towards Hornets for failing to acquire other stars. Michael Jordan had Scottie Pippen and Dennis Rodman. Kobe Bryant had Shaquille ONeal. Without other superstars, Chris Both was unable to bring the team within championship contention. Having witnessed the organizations failure to attract other stars, Bosh swiftly requested for a transfer, a dead that has brought him the coveted ring and the potential to win many more. Rather than talk about his feelings, Bosh acted upon them, a decision that proved to be more than worthwhile.
In the same field, we can examine another player of similar caliber who talked his way to failure.
Dwight Howard spent two years talking about leaving Orlando Magic before actually departing. The longevity and drama of that period has been nicknamed soap opera for its ridiculousness. By talking about his willingness to leave, Howard successfully forced one of the best managers in the business, Stan Van Gundy, to resign, the GM scrambling for favors, and players from other teams released in order to make space for Dwight Howard to be on the roster. He caused so much turmoil and, yet, in the end did not leave. The magnitude of his actions truly deserves the title fiasco.
During his second year, Dwight Howard continued to sprout his soap opera and, somehow, finally left Orlando Magic. Strangely enough he failed to land himself in his top 5 choices, joining Los Angeles Lakers, a team whose tactics completely unsuited to Howards play style. His failure is prominent. He talked his way into LA and led them to a first round sweep, 0-4 to San Antonio.
Actions lead to changes, talking doesnt. Bosh understood his situation and took action accordingly. Howard, on the other hand, talked his way into a deeper hole for himself and those attached to him.</p>