Determination is key...keep running...

I can’t wait for the Olympics to start and we are lucky enough to have tickets to a couple of events. The Olympians who are taking part are amazing, not so much because of their natural ability, more for their dedication. Most people are born with much innate ability. Only a few reach their full potential. My passion is helping people reach their potential given their current position (it’s too late for many of us to reach the Olympic stage!) and to achieve their own dreams however large or small. For me it is not about gaining Olympic gold, but about achieving the most you can. In this newsletter I am going to talk about dedication – determination and perseverance. What can we learn from these elite athletes?

This 3 minute video is inspiring (made me cry!): Click here. Let me know what you think by commenting below.


Quick Quote
"The race is not always to the swift, but to those who keep on running." ~ Author unknown
in reference to Ecclesiastes 9:11, "I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all."


Never give up

​1.       Be clear on why you are aiming for your goal – a strong “why” will keep you motivated when the going gets tough
2.       Surround yourself with people who believe in you and stay away from doubters and nay-sayers
3.       Make some progress every day whilst understanding that everyone has set-backs and that the path is unlikely to be smooth
4.       Don’t break the chain – print off a wall chart with the days of the year on and mark off every day when you make a step, however small, towards your goal. Aim to build a very long chain without breaking it.
5.       Reward yourself for your achievements – time with a friend, relaxation time. And be kind to yourself by acknowledging every effort you make however small.

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