I like the olympics because it’s honest.
The olympic games don’t need to sensationalize events. They entertain because they are extraordinary human achievements without any special effects and fireworks. Jumping 20 feet in the air using momentum and a long pole is mind-blowing.
The olympics are honest because the jump, routine, or lap in the pool are not the whole story. What the cameras show in 10 seconds is the culmination of a life devoted to a singular task. And the Olympics are not prone to hide that fact; rather, it’s highlighted.
Every athlete is inspired. They must be, as they daily hone their skills and refine their micro-movements for a chance to be the best in the world. For years, even decades, an athlete must practice that one spin, turn, or rotation.
To truly grow and learn and become exceptional, we need inspiration. But inspiration is not magic. Inspiration and devotion are inseparably fused. They are often indistinguishable.
Don’t wait for inspiration. Instead, let’s do the work.
