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February 20, 2006
Olympic Fun
I've always enjoyed the Olympics, both summer and winter. I find it the ultimate in learning, practicing, training, and competing against others who have done the same. I look at it not so much as I did a few years ago-how many medals does our county win versus some other county-but who's the best at what they do? Who has trained the hardest, worked the most, and who got just a little luck in the process. Whatever country gets the medal, who deserved it?
This is a real example of very focused learning. Most of us in school learn a variety of subjects. We learn reading, writing, math, science, social studies, art, music, and a smattering of other subjects. We don't concentrate on any one of those areas and really perfect it.
The Olympians chose an area and concentrate with incredible focus. A speed skater like Apolo Anton Ohno isn't a skier or a dance skating partner. They each focus on their area and work to perfect it, taking lessons, practicing, and practicing again. Oh and did I mention they practice? If we did that much for reading or writing or math, we'd be brilliant.
Another example of that incredible concentration is Tiger Woods, another tremendous athlete. I'm always impressed with anyone who can and will spend the time and energy to become as good as they can possibly be, pushing the envelope to take it one step farther.
What they tell us, is it can be done. If we're willing to do it, willing to work, willing to put out the effort, you can be the best.
Be the best.
Posted by Dr Joni at February 20, 2006 08:21 PM