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Nile Kinnick correspondence, January-May 1942

1942-01-21: Page 04

feels. I felt much the same way many times until I was a senior in college. Why, I shall never understand. Other boys would be more than anxious that their parents come and watch them. Even became determined to do an extra good job That is the right and more healthy attitude, and one that I should advise he incorporate into his thinking. Until recently it has always been harder for me to perform in any capacity (speaking, football, etc) before the home folks than it has before strangers. Just the opposite to most men. All in all any hesitancy before anybody whatsoever is silly. What others think, or what you may believe others think, should in no wise enter into your performance. Just dismiss it as silly. If you make an ass of yourself, so what. There will be other times when you will look good to compensate. Play the best you know how & let the chips fall where they may. Remember, George, no one in this family judges you by how you play, or even study, but rather by your character, your perseverance, your manhood
Must fly now--Nile

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feels. I felt much the same way many times until I was a senior in college. Why, I shall never understand. Other boys would be more than anxious that their parents come and watch them. Even became determined to do an extra good job That is the right and more healthy attitude, and one that I should advise he incorporate into his thinking. Until recently it has always been harder for me to perform in any capacity (speaking, football, etc) before the home folks than it has before strangers. Just the opposite to most men. All in all any hesitancy before anybody whatsoever is silly. What others think, or what you may believe others think, should in no wise enter into your performance. Just dismiss it as silly. If you make an ass of yourself, so what. There will be other times when you will look good to compensate. Play the best you know how & let the chips fall where they may. Remember, George, no one in this family judges you by how you play, or even study, but rather by your character, your perseverance, your manhood Must fly now--Nile