The Irrepressible Revolutionary

[Yoda]

Despite their generally poor and often well-deserved reputation, revolutionaries perform a necessary function: They serve as the catalyst for change. For better or for worse, nothing much of consequence happens without such irreverent folk and their early adherence to a Big Idea.

Naturally, their resolute behavior and disdain of the status quo both offends and threatens those invested in the past. Should we who champion The Golfing Machine® and its revolutionary concepts expect any less from critics yoked to convention? I, for one, have long ago put away my rose-colored glasses and accept as inevitable all slings and arrows. They are a rite of passage.

Fortunately, it is a new day, one in which it is possible to simply bypass The Establishment and to deliver the message directly. For those who would repress, the Internet is a fearful thing. For those who would liberate, it is wonderful.

[birdie_man]

Good luck handling thems slings and thems arrows Lynn....we all know (and you know) you've got the tools to repel them.

Fight the power! Stick it to the man!

...

Just keep spreadin the TGM goodness Lynn....I've got your back (and I'd say you've got Homer's).
-Paul

[bobbyj]

The internet surely is a wonderful thing. I would never have got to hear of TGM and all of its teachings if it wasn't for the World Wide Web and this web site. I would still be hacking away, trying to find answers from so-called experts. I now have G.O.L.F and will NEVER go back.

Thank you Lynn, the fog is lifting!

P.S Can't wait for the DVD, hope I can get it for Christmas

[YodasLuke]

You and King David have more similarities than you know. He knew of the power of centripetal force, as do you. He knew of the small pulley wheel, as do you. And, "The establishment" should again feel threatened when truth is on the side of the believer.
We joke about having a cult-like following, calling ourselves Kool-aid drinkers. I still laugh each time I see it. But following the definition of a cult, we do impose excessive control over our members: that would be BALL CONTROL.
I’ve told you before and I’ll tell you again, you are the John the Baptist of TGM. As Jesus was proud of him, I’m sure Homer would be proud of you. In order to be a leader, you have to have a following. There’s no question that you have that! Your teaching of TGM isn’t going to get anyone into heaven, but they’ll enjoy their stay here much more.

[PH17]

Rich Lerner used a quote from Ralph Waldo Emerson last night as it related to the recovery efforts in New Orleans ... "What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us."

I did a search and found several quotes that seemed relevant to your post and the TGM Experience. Enjoy ...

"Every artist was first an amateur."

"It is easy in the world to live after the world's opinion; it is easy in solitude to live after our own; but the great man is he who in the midst of the crowd keeps with perfect sweetness the independence of solitude."


"A friend is one before whom I may think aloud."


"That which we persist in doing becomes easier, not that the task itself has become easier, but that our ability to perform it has improved."


"The measure of a master is his success in bringing all men around to his opinion twenty years later."

[phillygolf]

Excellent post Lynn! Your command of language matched with passion is unparalleled.

And lest us not forget.

The seekers that preceded you and havent had chance you have had...and those that educated them.
GolfingRandy
ecox
Chuck Evans (the original internet pioneer)
Todd (mbcpro)
Myself
PB
Paul
Jaminid
MikeO
David Laville (he had the first TGM forum)
Brian Manzella

and others I may have missed - which there definitely are.

Followed by the current pioneers - the footsteps are getting louder...and louder...

We are all - followers, leaders, seekers and teachers. Followers because someone is leading in front of us - Homer. Leaders because our paths arent well travelled and so, to some degree, we have to etch out our own path. Seekers because learning is neverending...knowledge is not a endpoint and Homers teachings and the relationships are almost endless. And teachers because we have been there - and have scratched our heads the same as those less experienced then us - and we freely give our knowledge to them....without them, we are nothing.

And Lynn, you my friend, are at the top of the food chain with unique characteristics seldom held - passion, knowledge, the ability to communicate and most importantly, the ability to INSPIRE.

Patrick

[Yoda]

And lest us not forget.

The seekers that preceded you and haven't had chance you have had...and those that educated them.

Thanks, Patrick.

The 'chance' you refer to is the opportunity I had to know personally and study under Homer Kelley the last three years of his life. Since January 10, 2004, after a twenty-year absence from the world of the The Golfing Machine®, I have been happy to share the fruit of that relationship, first as a contributor to other sites, and now with my students, colleagues and the members of LBG.

I am also humbled by the responsiblity.

It is a primary driver behind all I do.

[chestnuts]

The way of the world is to try and pull down what you don't understand. TGM is the way and I'm on the path to the promised land

[SwingNorthtoSouth]

Thanks Lynn!!!!!!!!!. It all started from someone explaining to me where my forearm was (between my wrist and elbow). I haven't looked back since.......

[Theodan]

It's amazing how a sound concept accompanied by fervency of will provokes the most abysmal behavior of the surrounding mob.

Mythology aside, I can imagine the guy that discovered fire was burned at the stake by his tribe. I liken this to Homer Kelley's work. Instructors use some of it, but still diss TGM or won't acknowlege it.

When they can't ante up to effectively debate/discuss the concepts, their discomfort gets transformed. My favorites....

"The guy is dogmatic". That's dipspeak for "narrowminded and uncompromising". Such as "the presention was 'too strong'". If they looked the word up they would find that dogmatism only applies if the assertion has not been proved or is unprovable. I think that TGM is beyond the proven point.

"Men of will, have the morality of an avalanche". This one is more literary, but is the general purpose catchall of a scoundrel. I think it implies that if you are a strong advocate, you will do anything to achieve the ends. And you're probably a molester on the side, too.

These types of things all fall under the same category. It's good to know about it, because it's rampant today. It's called the "ad homenim" fallacy. If you can't refute the fact, idea or concept, attack the person.

1. A makes claim B;
2. there is something objectionable about A,
3. therefore claim B is false.

I would imagine that is why Ted's peers whispered about Lynn's "ego" issues. Based on Lynn's exceptional abilities and sturdy character, I'm surprised that they didn't whisper about him having a side hobby of robbing convenience stores.

FWIW, always remember "If they are not throwing rocks at you, you're not making a difference." And the meaner the rocks, the more desperate they are.

Thank heaven for the Internet. It does put a lot of responsibility right in the individual's lap. But somewhere out there in the maze, you can always find the truth.

Like here.

Charlie