Posts from ‘March, 2010’

It has been about 6 weeks since I started a home fitness program called P90X. I can already see the progress it has made for me physically, but it has also taught me some personal development tips as well.

1. Importance of routine and schedule

   Whether it be with fitness or work-life, it is important to keep up a routine. P90x is set up so that you do one of exercise a day. Having a schedule and routine helps to commit and manage time more effectively.

1. Comeback

   American speed skater J.R. Celski had a horrible accident 6 months prior to the Olympics. His blade cut into his thigh and he had to get 50 stitches. In the beginning doctors were not even sure whether he could walk or not. Through rigorous rehabilitation, he not only was able to walk, but once again returned to speed skating in the Olympics and won bronze in both the 1500m and 5000m relay.

2. Creativity

   Shaun White, renown snowboarder once again gets gold in the half-pipe. He is creative with what he can do snowboarding, even debuting his new move, “back-to-back double cork.”

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.

1. 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.

2. 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.