Pre-Show Confessional

I am so excited and I’m having a hard time falling asleep. This is truly a dream come true…to play the ultimate game. So many things are running through my mind. Like…who will be on my tribe? Who we I be competing against? How will my tribe mesh? Who will take an early leadership role? Who will hold back and try and follow? I’m going to be keeping my eye on my tribe mates who want to fly under the radar and follow. I want to win this game but if for some chance, I’m not the winner, I want to make sure the person who wins played the game and didn’t slide into the finals by hiding behind someone and flying under the radar.

Survivor imitates life; you have to work for what you get. You can’t expect anyone to just hand you good fortune, you have to work for it (and kiss a little butt when necessary). I hope I don’t have any lazy people on my tribe. I understand there is a time for work and a time for rest but people who expect other’s to take care of them and do their work for them will be in for a rude awakening. I’m not there to take care of someone and hold their hand. If they can’t hack it, and hold their own, then I’ll be more then happy to help them off the island. We are all competitors, or else we wouldn’t be here…so let’s compete!

My game plan is simple: follow and manipulate the rules of the book “How to win Friends and Influence People:” by Dale Carnegie. Dale says to: “Give honest and sincere appreciation. Be a good listener. Encourage others to talk about them-selves. Talk in terms of the other person's interests. Make the other person feel important - and do it sincerely. Show respect for the other person's opinions. Never say, "You're wrong." Let the other person feel that the idea is his or hers. Try honestly to see things from the other person's point of view. Begin with praise and honest appreciation. Call attention to people's mistakes indirectly. Talk about your own mistakes before criticizing the other person. Ask questions instead of giving direct orders. Let the other person save face.”

If I follow these rules I believe I can win this game. I can be a silent leader, one who people will trust.

I guess I should go lie down and try and get some sleep. It’ll be morning before I know it. Good night and I’ll see you on the flip side!



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