What does it take to be a legend?
I've used this word a lot over the past few days, because 3 of them passed away recently.
Joe Tait was a Cavs broadcasting legend.
Jay Lynn was a Q104 legend.
Michael Stanley..Well, he was just an all-around Cleveland legend.
Much has been made about what made them legendary...From being in the Broadcasters Hall of Fame, to the length of tenure in their particular profession, to selling out Blossom 4 nights in a row. These are all impressive things, but to me, didn't give them legend status.
Legendary status is how none of them made you feel like they were legends..which in and of itself is legendary.
YOU too have the ability to be legendary to someone else.
You don't need a song, a talent, or an award to change someone's life for the better.
Look at all the incredible tributes to my friend Michael on social media over the last week. They all say the exact same thing. He was kind, and he talked about you, not himself.
My friend Jay spent over 30 years at Q104 doing overnights. In radio years, that is about 150... but what do people say most about him?
He was God-loving, soft spoken, and kind.
Joe spent over 4 decades calling Cavs games. Read the tributes, he was more interested in you, spent his time talking to kids at the broadcasting school, and he was..nice.
How many times have you met someone, famous or not, that had a big ego? Chances are, that is your lasting impression of them.
How many times have you met someone, famous or not, that was kind and more interested in listening than talking? Chances are, that's your lasting impression of them too.
We all have the capability to be legends. When your life is over, how do you wanna be remembered? How you positively impact your family, friends, and complete strangers is what gives you that title.
...Or, sell out Blossom 5 nights in a ow
All my best as you figure out life and the relationships in it XOXO Glenn
