Though I am a disciplined exerciser, I m not an athlete. But I am addicted to the Summer Olympics every 4 years. It really is all about my admiration for discipline and indestructible determination.
Most viewers of the Olympics don’t really think about what it takes for each athlete to even make it to these games. I know that years of training, winning competitions and sacrificing what we’d call a “normal life” for long periods of time are involved.
Can you imagine what it must be like to participate in those opening ceremonies, marching proudly with your country’s flag? It must be surreal. I often think of the same thing when a baseball player walks onto the field to play in his first pro game. What must he be thinking about the experience and privilege to play?
Being a champion at anything - sports or otherwise - requires some basic talent and a whole lot of work, motivation, focus, repetition, support and sacrifice. Is it all worth it? Just ask someone who just won an Olympic Gold or who achieved some other spectacular goal in his or her life. I think that’ll be a firm YES.
Hmmm, I think I’m getting inspired to do something great…