Motivation

How about a list of good quotes about “sticking to it”? Here are a few that are worthy of posting … Fall seven times; stand up eight. Japanese proverb You must give up the life you planned in order to have the life that is waiting for you. Joseph Campbell The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. The second best time is now. Chinese Proverb Do what you can, with what you have, where you are. Theodore Roosevelt I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my …

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I was impressed by this recent article on American athlete’s success at Vancouver (from the Wall Street Journal of all places). A few things impressed me … 1. How little money was spent to target a “medals race” and yet how much success the team is having … particularly in events not usually dominated by American athletes. 2. How Bode Miller is crediting the ski team’s successful run with a more aggressive and exciting attitude toward their sport. He says, “The inspiration level is climbing. They see teammates on the podium and they want that, too. It’s not necessarily the …

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