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Re: Lessons from the Olympics

TigerTom — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:51:50 -0000

Curious that India hasn't done well. I read that they get into the team, then don't bother any more.

You need to race against the best, or the clock, to win.

Re: Lessons from the Olympics

dave — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:03:46 -0000

I agree, the olympics are very inspiring - Its hard not to want to go out and run 10 miles after watching someone breaking the world record. Even though I kmow I'll never reach that level of intensity (who has time to train 8 hours a day with school and work?) but its nice to see that its possible.

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Re: Lessons from the Olympics

David — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 02:13:18 -0000

Thanks all for comments - there is a consensus that mental attitude is important in sport. My point is why do so many, like John Daly or Asafah Powell, get this bit wrong. So much time, and money, is spent on getting the physical and skill side right yet some miss the mental side.

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Re: Lessons from the Olympics

Watzzupsport — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:29:37 -0000

The following words you wrote.....

"The importance of mental attitude in all sports, and so many other aspects of life, has been known for years."

are such a truth, to be able to understand and be aware in our own lives what thought processes dictate our actions is a secret to peaceful successful living.

You also make comment

" Whilst scientific developments enable athletes to go faster and perform physically better, the use of social sciences such as psychology and psychiatry seem hit and miss"

This is where the mindset of our culture which is set on, be good and you will get, or measurement of success through achievement , sets up the most prominent cause of pain ie guilt.

Whereas in sport there is a competition winner when we try to put life and outcomes we experience into a.. win, loose... achieve, fail... context, we miss the opportunity to understand the concept, that life unfolds as it is meant to and all events are part of the fabric of existence that we share with every other person on this planet.

If we manage to change the... what we can get... to ...what we can give.... and gain the understanding that all events in our lives are a learning both to our selves and others we might make some progress

Re: Lessons from the Olympics

Jeff — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:34:46 -0000

I still feel that Olympic games are more and more about business and politics and less and less about sport :-(

Re: Lessons from the Olympics

Phyllis V — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 18:08:05 -0000

Just goes to show that the right attitude goes a very long way.

Re: Lessons from the Olympics

Maria | Never the Same River T — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:57:27 -0000

Like so much in life, excelling in sports is often much more about mental game than physical game. If brains didn't matter, John Daly would be one of the most legendary golfers in the world!

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Re: Lessons from the Olympics

Miss Gisele B. — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:10:35 -0000

This is such a way to sum up the Olympics!

It's about determination, dedication and strong mental attitude.

These competitors have gone beyond what most people will ever achieve in their lifetime.

I do believe that a lot of people get incredibly motivated by the Olympics, but few take that feeling any further.

Thanks for this post!

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Re: Lessons from the Olympics

Lynn Shepherd — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 10:30:15 -0000

It is indeed a master skill to switch mindset and shut out negative distractions, a skill not only held by athletes but a fundamental quality of leadership.

Dara Torres proved that it's not just the Olympic Gold medal that's important. Having lost the Gold by one one-hundredths of a second, the 41 year old swimmer said "There was nothing I would change. I did my best. I set a new record for myself." She also credited her coaches with helping her regain her focus for the next event, the team relay.

The participants of the Olympics and their stories were all compelling. Such dedication.

Thanks for a great post.

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Re: Lessons from the Olympics

Henry Tan — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 19:19:50 -0000

Hi David,
I agree with you on the mental attitude required for sports. The British Cycling team were fantastic and they deserved their gold medals.

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