Leonard Bernstein, the famous composer, pianist and orchestra conductor was once asked by an admirer, “What is the hardest instrument to play?”
Bernstein responded without hesitation, “Second fiddle. I can always get plenty of first violinists, but to find one who plays second violin with as much enthusiasm, or second French horn, or second flute, not that’s a problem. And yet if no one plays second, we have no harmony.”
Leaders cannot lead without followers, contributors, supports, those willing to help without fanfare. Without leadership, any institution or organization of any size fails to move forward. Without those who follow enthusiastically, no institution has strength. Envy, then, can kill both progress and stability!
A true friend chooses to rejoice with those who succeed rather than envy them. This can be difficult at times, but when the glow of the success or blessing grows dim, the friendship remains brighter and more satisfying than ever.
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