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Facing Fear at the Vancouver Winter Olympics
We all enjoy watching the skillful way that Olympic athletes are able to compete. But behind their performances in Vancouver are long, hard years of dedication to their sport. Today we look at two more fears they have faced and defeated. You too can triumph over your fears, if you are a Sandwiched Boomer or not. Overcoming fear of competition. Performance anxiety is a term familiar to many of us as it is one of the most common phobias. Speed skater Apolo Anton Ohno is no stranger to competition, having … Continue reading
Overcoming Fear at the Vancouver Winter Olympics
As the Olympic Games continue in Vancouver, today we focus on overcoming two basic fears – failure and success. Competitive Olympic athletes have fought them – and so can you. Overcoming fear of failure. For some, failure signifies humiliation and the loss of self-esteem. But when the goal is to perform to the best of your ability, you can feel good about yourself even when you don’t come in first place. As Coubertain stated in the Olympic creed, “The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not to win … Continue reading
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Tagged Alexandre Bilodeau, courage, Evan Lysacek, failure, figure skating, gold medal, moguls, race, role model, skiing, success, Vancouver Winter Olympics
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Competing at the Vancouver Winter Olympics
Ever since the first modern Olympic games were held in 1896, athletes have worked hard to ‘go for the gold.’ Baron Pierre de Coubertin brought the ancient Greek Olympiad back to life to recreate the ideals of physical, mental and spiritual excellence demonstrated by the athletes there. This year, the athletes at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver are competing again, continuing the tradition of training long hours, maintaining a positive attitude, and overcoming their fears – all in an attempt to accomplish their personal best. Although as a Sandwiched Boomer … Continue reading
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Over 200 countries have participated in the Summer Olympic Games this year, most of them never expecting to win any medals. What draws them to this event? A sense of community, an appreciation of teamwork, an enthusiasm for excellence and a love of athletic competition. As the 2008 Games draw to a close in China, athletes from around the world have pursued their personal goals within these universal values. The American Men’s Basketball Team in Beijing personifies all of these Olympic ideals. Labeled the “Redeem Team,” it is comprised of … Continue reading
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Tagged athlete, basketball, Beijing, coach K, Duke, Dwyane Wade, games, gold medal, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Olympics, summer
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