TRUST IS A MUST OR YOUR GAME IS A BUST!

THIS PHRASE RINGS TRUE IN BOWLING AND IN LIFE

Left to Right: Kevin Wojcik, Harry Sullins, Gary Morris, Mark Rogers, Dean Pitruzzello, Bill Sellers, Joe Petrone and Arnie Goldman. (Missing from team picture is Pat Einechner). Thanks for supporting Stooltime Counseling!

Trust occurs on many different levels. It can happen when greeting another person by way of a handshake, which is a welcoming sign of friendliness, hospitality and trust. It happens when a man and a woman exchange wedding vows. Trusting oneself and other drivers is evident anytime we get behind the wheel of a car to drive, lest we feel nervous and paranoid during that trip from point A to point B. Then there's the game of bowling. Most bowlers learn the importance of trusting their ball once it leaves their hand and lands in the spot where it then most likely travels to the end of the lane to knock down as many pins as possible. Then again, sometimes a handshake, exchange of wedding vows, an accident-free driving trip and bowling score show less than positive results, despite the amount of trust shown. When things go wrong as they sometimes do, I'm reminded of a saying used by President Ronald Reagan, "Trust, but verify." President Reagan's words blend well with the theme of this article, "Trust is a must or your game is a bust!"

My research suggests Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) legend, Billy Welu, coined the phrase, "Trust is a must or your game is a bust," during his tenure on television as the color commentator next to Chris Schenkel on early PBA telecasts, circa 1960's. "Hit 'em thin and watch 'em spin," was another one of his favorite phrases. ABC Sports did a nice job promoting the game of bowling in the 20th century. ESPN Sports has taken over the reins in the 21st century.

Ten In The Pit!
How does a bowler get the blueprint to throw a strike? A strike in the game of bowling is knocking down all ten pins with the bowling ball on the first ball of each frame. There are ten frames in every game, which means there are at least ten opportunities to bowl a strike. I say the answer is very similar to how any person gets the blueprint to achieve their human potential. One way to do it can be explained this way: Know yourself, trust yourself, choose yourself. Lets do the math!

Know yourself:


Trust yourself:


Choose yourself:


To be continued ...

Written by,
Mark Rogers, LPC.
Licensed Professional Counselor
(11/11).

Saturday Night Bold Ones league, Team Stooltime Counseling. I will admit it: I really enjoy bowling!