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What a sporting weekend of resilience! 💪🏼😅 Did you catch England’s incredible Euro quarterfinal win yesterday? What about Lewis Hamilton rediscovering what “It’s Hammer Time!” feels like again with his record breaking British GP win in F1 today, after over 2 years since his last win and thinking he may not do so again! 🏆 Amazing to see how these sporting stars despite having all the resources still have dark times where despite all the talent sometime the difference between winning and losing is ‘how bad do you really want it?!’ These stars have been talking about how resilience was the key to their success as individuals and as a team. Talent alone clearly wasn’t enough to get them through—it was their ability to bounce back, keep staying focused, and keep pushing forward despite the dark days that made all the difference. This got me thinking about our own journeys. We all face challenges and sometimes feel lost. That’s why I’ve written about: ** “My 3 Steps to Improve Your Resilience When Things Are Tough!” ** Find it in my group, “Unleash Your Resilience!” I’m really interested to hear your thoughts and if you have any other areas to add? Join here for free motivational and positivity! https://lnkd.in/eRxH7A5h We’re into the 2nd half of the year! Beginning of a new week! Forget the past and let’s attack each day this week with everything we’ve got. Keep believing, keep building hope, and keep celebrating your wins! I’m here for you! Let’s Get It, Let’s Go! 💪🏼🤜🏼😅🌟 #Resilience #Positivity #KeepPushing #UnleashYourResilience #2024Goals #winningmindset

There's a lot we can learn from the #Olympics, which I apply in my daily life as a #litigator. 1. Celebrating the wins of others takes nothing away from our own achievements. See US gymnasts Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles showing respect to Brazilian Rebeca Andrade with a spontaneous bow duirng the medal ceremony, see also Mondo Duplantis' competitors joining a stadium full of spectators to cheer him on during his world record attempt for the pole vault. I congratulate my opponents frequently on a job well done when they win. 2. Treating each other with respect and acknowledging each others' strengths not only creates an environment where everybody can thrive, it can spur each other on to even greater achievements. Competition can be a powerful motivator for personal growth across various fields and industries far beyond sports. The pursuit of excelleence is itself a deeply satisfying process of becoming the person person possible through the highs, lows and the challenges that come along with it. Ultimately, the reward for excellence is not only the medal, but the person one grows into and the relationships forged along the way. I encourage my young associates to push themselves hard, learn from others (even their opponents), so that they can become the best version of themselves. It's a hard slog. But it's an amazing journey. 3. Inspiration does not only manifest amongst the winners. There are competitors who come in 80th who still are heroes as their persistence to seeing the assignment through to the very end and never-say-die attitude, are life lessons to be kept close to heart. As litigators, we will lose. But we don't take it to heart, reflect, and make sure we do better the next time. It's a constant journey. CHP Law LLC #withyou #weekendmusings #professionaldevelopment Joshua Chia, Muhanesh Haridas, Jennifer G

Success is not Static!!! Carl Lewis was a legend in the '80s and '90s, with nine Olympic gold medals and a record-breaking 100m time of 9.86 seconds. Fast forward to this year's Olympic, Oblique Seville from Jamaica has matched that time and came in last. The key takeaway? Success evolves. What was amazing yesterday is the baseline today. Whether in sports, business, or personal goals, we must keep pushing the boundaries and learn new methods to stay ahead. Let's learn from the past but always aim higher. #Success #Innovation #ContinuousImprovement

This encapsulates the premise of continuous improvement to establish new benchmarks. #benchmarks #kpi #training #lean

Fail forward

What Can We Learn from Cole’s Win? 🥇 Who saw the 1500m men’s final yesterday? 🏃♂️ In a thrilling race, Cole Hocker took the coveted Olympic Gold medal in the 1500m race for the USA. 🇺🇸 Josh Kerr, the British athlete, was certainly in it to win it. 🇬🇧 In the final few seconds, just when victory was so close, Hocker even Yared Nuguse closed in. In the final few seconds, it was Cole who saw an opportunity, a gap that he immediately acted upon, leading to his fantastic win. It was a strategic race with Jakob Ingebrigtsen, Norway setting the pace and perhaps some tension between Josh and Jakob. This race perfectly illustrates an important lesson: No matter how much you strategise, tweak and adapt, if you don't act on time, if you don't seize the moment, and make the right decision, it could be the difference between winning or losing the prize you worked so hard for. 🥇 vs 🥈 Now, reflect on your own journey. If this were a race for your business, career, or your goal, what opportunity or moment could you seize right now that might make all the difference? Is there a decision you’ve been delaying, waiting for the “perfect” time? I am guilty of this from time to time. Sometimes, success isn’t just about having a great strategy; it’s about taking action when it counts. The right moment can pass in the blink of an eye, and winners are those who recognise and act on it. 🏆 Applause to athletes! What are your thoughts? What did you think about the race? Comment below!

WORDS-MATTER WEDNESDAY. Like many this week, I've got #OlympicFever. Of course, the spotlight is on the athletes, but I've found myself drawn to the stories of coaches and team leaders. #Swimming Summer Sanders (1992 Barcelona swimmer). Coach says, "Make the Impossible Possible!" Summer couldn't imagine the swim time he was asking her to shoot for. Then he broke it down, lap by lap, and the goal seemed more attainable. Coaching the process, bit by bit, makes any goal seem more realistic. #USMS Missy Franklin (2012 London swimmer). Coach wanted to know what times she expected to swim; Missy hadn't gotten specific on actual race times but was more focused on "good effort" or "smart strategy". Once her coach had her focus on performance goals, her mission became laser focused. Goal setting needs to be specific and measurable. #UnfilteredWaters Katie Huff (2004 Athens Olympics). She had a less than remarkable first race and was affecting her focus on her next race. One of the seasoned older swimmers saw her demeaner, called her over and spent 2 minutes bolstering her ego and convincing her she needed to keep going and soldier up. #ToySoldier Sometimes, it just takes a mentor to take notice and provide words of encouragement. #UnfilteredWaters Leon Marchand (2024 France Olympics...and French athlete). There are still many coaching secrets that may come out in the archives, but Leon has been coached by Bob Bowman, the same coach who helped Michael Phelps achieve his 28 career Olympic medals. I'm hoping there will be a book! Most athletes will tell you that lessons learned in sport carry over into life. Here's to all the great #coaches, #bosses, #mentors who helped make the impossible possible. #2024Olympics #Leadership #NBCSports https://lnkd.in/gFa_ZDir

Watching the IMSA - International Motor Sports Association Detroit race today with Benjamin Bates Every single person on the race team knows *exactly* what they’re responsible to produce. The results are pretty clear. Nutty things happen in races. There’s little to no control over the track conditions or the competition. This makes me think about high performance teams in business. We can’t guarantee success but we can put our team in the best position to achieve it. How’s your team? Is every single person “race team clear”?

Jessica Ennis-Hill's quote, from a celebrated track and field athlete and three-time world champion, is all about believing in yourself, even when others doubt you.  In life, we encounter doubters, both internally and externally, but Ennis-Hill reminds us that we ultimately determine our own success.  We have the power to silence those doubts, defy the odds, and forge our own path to success. It's about embracing our inner strength, releasing doubt, and pursuing our dreams with confidence. #quote #quoteinspo #empowermentquote

Do you remember Eddie "The Eagle" Edwards, the British skier who became famous for his perseverance and determination in the face of ridicule and adversity? Eddie's story is one of the most inspiring in the world of sports. Despite financial challenges and lack of support, he pursued his dream of becoming an Olympian, showcasing resilience and passion from a young age. His journey, rife with difficulties, exemplifies the power of perseverance and the true Olympic spirit. Switching to ski jumping due to funding constraints, Eddie faced numerous obstacles, training relentlessly with limited resources. His participation in the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary, despite finishing last, captured global attention and admiration for his unyielding spirit. "Eddie the Eagle" became a symbol of embracing individuality, redefining success, and inspiring others to pursue their dreams with unwavering dedication. His legacy endures, reminding us that the journey and effort often hold more significance than the outcome itself. Eddie's tale teaches us valuable lessons: - Perseverance leads to unexpected success - Passion enables us to surpass perceived limits - Success is in the pursuit of goals, not just winning - Embracing individuality is key to standing out - Inspiring others through our actions resonates in profound ways - Ignore the naysayers as it is not their journey - He has the last laugh as he is now able to use his experience as a speaker #eddietheeagle #perseverance #inspiration #individuality #success #Passion