That's just what Bela Karolyi said...

Another witty snippet from Rob Brezny...



To achieve your dreams, writes Chuck Klosterman in Esquire, you shouldn't obsess on cultivating allies. The two most important characters in the life of any successful human, he says, are a nemesis and an archenemy. While I don't wholeheartedly endorse this exaggerated position, Pisces, I do recommend it now for your temporary use. Nothing will sharpen your wits so much in the coming weeks as competitors and people who don't agree with you. They will be catalysts who'll provide you with all the motivation you need to leap to the next level of excellence.



Bela had said in a 1989 interview that he (and I paraphrase) 'personally wanted to shake the hand of every enemy' he'd ever had. They did him more good than encouragement to motivate him. A Western Bloc mentality, indeed, but I can see the value.



I always thought a nemesis and an archenemy were the same thing. Now I'll have to study the difference. The lack of clutter and positive changes this year will help me distinguish between the two.



I just wish I could find my copy of Ghostyhead to clear the mental fog.