Kimes Ranch Blog: Why Being Number 2 is Ok Too

By: Paige Morgan/Kimes Ranch Apparel

I’ve attended two Stran Smith roping clinics, and I’ve got to hand it to the guy. The 11x WNFR qualifier and 2008 PRCA World Champion Tie-Down Roper knows how to build you up but keep you humble at the same time. I was reading through his STS Ranchwear blog “Cheerleader or Challenger” and it got me thinking that it’s ok to be second (or third or fourth). You don’t always have to be the winner to have fun or become better.

Stran’s focus was on the people you surround yourself with. He discussed the importance of surrounding yourself not only with “Cheerleaders,” those who support and uplift you, but also with “Challengers,” those who challenge your ideas and aren’t afraid to stand up to you. The balance between the two is necessary. If you have too many cheerleaders there is no room for growth. Too many challengers can often damper our spirit.

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