August 28th, 2008 No Comments »
I don’t know about you but sometimes I allow myself to feel bad because I’m getting older and haven’t achieved as many things as I would have liked. However, once again, the Olympic games provided some true inspiration for me. Another swimmer, Dara Torres, competed in the games and broke records at the age of 41. I couldn’t physically have done what she did at age 25 much less 41! During an interview with her, she mentioned that she has a team of people who work with her to help her overcome any problems that age presents, ie. sore muscles, fatigue, etc. Working with her team, she is able to do more than your average 41-year-old. Continue reading »
August 21st, 2008 No Comments »
I don’t know about you but I enjoy watching the Olympic games whenever I can. One of my favorite sports to watch is swimming. This year I watched with bated breath as Michael Phelps broke a 36-year-old record by winning eight gold medals in a single Olympics. I remember watching him in 2004 and being amazed at his skill at that time. Imagine how much better he was this year after training for four more years! Personally, I’ve never been much of an athlete and I’m truly amazed by what people can get their bodies to do through constant hard work and training. It inspires me to do better in my projects - even though they’re not physical. Continue reading »
July 21st, 2008 No Comments »
No matter where you are in the journey of life, at some time you have probably felt passion for a cause that is close to your heart or a job that is just perfect for you. Although you can certainly go through life without experiencing passion, your life will be much more memorable if you can look back on times and experiences that you lived passionately. Continue reading »
May 24th, 2008 No Comments »
Most of us are familiar with the expression,”I guess I’ll have to put that on the back burner,” referring to the fact that you will set something aside for now and think about it later. As you move through your life, how many dreams and goals have you put on the back burner? Have you checked it lately to see if it’s overloaded? Continue reading »
