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Role Models on Presidents Day
Presidents Day, honoring George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, reminds us to look to strong role models for inspiration. Mount Rushmore, in the Black Hills of South Dakoka, memorializes Presidents Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln and Roosevelt. These men reflect goals to strive for – courage, freedom, compassion and conservation, among others. But you don’t have to look only to U.S. Presidents for motivation and guidance. In the past here on our blog, we’ve focused on many role models, both for ourselves and for our children. They can stir us to greater efforts … Continue reading
Dara Torres and Susan Boyle: How to Reach Your Goals
Continuing our conversation about having the courage to reach for your goals, here are two very different women who exemplify that and can serve as role models: What about champion swimmer Dara Torres who, in her early 40s, won a medal at the Bejing Olympics? Don’t remain a spectator – jump into the game of life and become a winner yourself. Why question whether you’re too old to reach your goals or to balance family and career. It’s never too late to challenge yourself. With maturity, drive and focus, you … Continue reading
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Tagged Bejing Oylmpics, Britain's got Talent, Dara Torres, reach your goals, role models, singer, Susan Boyle, wikipedia
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The full range of athletes on the USA Olympic team in Beijing demonstrates that age and family responsibilities are not the barriers to participation that you might think. Four members of the team are over 50. After training for five decades, sailor John Dane III became an Olympiad for the first time as a 58 year-old. And at age 56, shooter Libby Callahan becomes the oldest female Olympic participant of all time. Just as significant are the 20 mothers on the USA Olympic team, including past medalists – swimmer Dara … Continue reading
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Tagged age, Beijing, challenge, Dara Torres, family, gold medal, Lisa Leslie, Olympics, swimming
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