Admittedly not a family of Olympics fans, we were nonetheless drawn to the compelling story line over the weekend. One of the things I love about the Olympics is how often I find myself in awe of these athletic performances. How many times I think "no way" when I see a synchronized dive, or routines on the uneven bars, or the blistering pace of a marathon champion. Or, as was the case Friday night, an incredible finish to the 100M men's butterfly, all kinds of pressure and history on the line.
And what a great set of life lessons to go along with Phelps' performance as well -- natural ability and hard work are both necessary to truly excel. Never give up, even in (especially in) the face of adversity. Believe in your dreams. Persevere.
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