Have you been watching the Olympics on television?  I've been inspired!  Oh, not from an athletic standpoint (though I have been doing more running and situps in the past two weeks!).

I've never been more than a weekend athlete.  When I was a little kid, however, being an Olympic athlete was one of many unrealistic dreams.  My genetics allowed me to only play second string baseball for three years in high school.

These Olympic athletes work hard, and they care.  I relate to that!  I can feel the disappointment of those who have trained for years--and something unexpected happens that dashes their hopes.  And I get choked up when I see someone stretch themselves just a bit beyond what they've never before been able to achieve.

The athletes work to keep their emotions in check.  When things go well, they're a little more open.  But when they're struggling, we're not allowed to see what's happening inside.

It's the same for you and me.  We love to celebrate our victories, but oh, what anguish when our plans don't proceed as expected!  Take a look at this week's article, "Feelings are Fickle and Provide Poor Guidance."

Dennis

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