I always enjoy watching the Olympics. It is captivating to watch a variety of athletes competing both mentally and physically. Here are some athletes that have caught my eye and taught me about personal development.
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Strategy and strength
Evan Lysacek, American figure skater won the gold, not by doing what is perceived to be the most difficult move (”the quad”), but by putting together a program that highlighted his strengths.
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Courage through difficult times
Canadian figure skater Joannie Rochette lost her mom days before the performance. It took tremendous strength for her to channel grief into a beautiful performance. She skated beautifully, connected with the fans, and skated amazingly for the memory of her mother.
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Calm in the storm
Life has strange twists and turns. Japanese ice skater Nobunari Oda laces came untied in the middle of his performance. Instead of panicking, he took the penalty and brief amount of time to fix his laces, pull himself together and finished the program.
