Destiny is not a matter of chance, but a matter of choice. It is not a thing to be waited for. It is a thing to be achieved. -William Jennings Bryan
Throughout the last Olympics, I really enjoyed the stories about the athletes. The sacrifices and choices they made in order to achieve their dreams. In more than one case, they overcame many obstacles. The commitment they made to their sport was inspiring. The contribution to their team was amazing. They demonstrated perseverance and a relentless and contagious spirit. Most impressive of all was the way they nurtured their mindset. They achieved because they believed they could. As Abraham Lincoln said, ” Let no feelings of discouragement prey upon you, and in the end you are sure to succeed.”