Over the past two weeks, I have been enjoying watching all of the winter sports. It never stops amazing me the fine line between success and failure. Four years of hard work graft and commitment can be over within a blink of an eye. The difference between walking away with a life long ambition or walking away frustrated and despondent.
I watched Lizzie Yarnold make history and
become the first double gold winner that GB has ever achieved in winter sports. Her love for the sport is very apparent and her positive attitude always comes across strongly. For me she seems to have found the perfect ambience of work and life . After winning gold 4 years ago She chose to relax and didn't even sit on a skeleton for 18 months so she could enjoy life; in between she took up cycling running and yoga all keeping her motivated and enjoying life to the full. Then she returned to the sport where 100ths of a second is the difference between the worlds top performers- she wins! Smiles and celebrates by knitting a scarf! She believes in herself and thus brings her A game to the table.
Compare and contrast Elise Christie in the speed skating. Again, a highly motivated individual but you sense, when she's interviewed, the weight of her reputation. Previously, she has gained success by obtaining world champion and this may be why she puts herself under immense pressure. Split second decisions have all worked against her. Her work ethic can't be questioned so why does she seem destined to fall at the final hurdle. She was unfortunate 4 years ago and now she has replicated this. But, even after this she seems almost certain to return again; working to obtain the one medal she so desperately yearns for. She certainly has resilience and determination!
I will end with these questions- At work which attitude do we choose? How do we over come failures? How do we celebrate success?
Have a great week! I will be in Colchester Rest area on Friday between 10 and 2pm.
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