I heard Olympic athlete Sasha Cohen say this tonight: "If you do what you've always done, you'll get what you've always gotten." It's an Anthony Robbins quote and it's so true. It struck me in a big way even though I'd heard it before.
The thing about the Olympics that hooks me every time ... is how it brings everyone together. The back stories of many of these athletes are amazing. I love watching people overcome, succeeding despite any barriers that may be in the way (wherever they may live in the world).
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Long time no comment! It looks like I've got a lot of reading to do here; I see you've posted a great many interesting quotes, vids, and pix here since last I sat down at a computer.
I look forward to it and am thrilled to see you're still at it.
The Olympics are pretty cool. I'm confused though, I thought the Olympics were supposed to be every four years and that this fell on a leap year. I expected the Olympics in 2008. Am I way off or did they change up the schedule or both?
Hi Seren! It's good to hear from you.
The Olympics are every four years for Winter sports and every four years for Summer sports. So, you're right, there will be a 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. Then in a 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, B.C. So, technically ... as far as spectators are concerned ... we have an Olympics every two years.
Though I don't watch them constantly, I am a big fan of the Olympics. They somehow add inspiration to life.
Ah, thanks for the explanation.
I also enjoy watching them. In 2004, I watched the women's marathon and was truly impressed; I had never watched a marathon before and wouldn't think it could be very exciting.
The Olympics is something I've always loved. There's a lot of hard work and human greatness that goes into true athleticism. I've also found it tunes the spirit and sharpens the mind.
Yep, they tune the spirit and sharpen the mind ... that's a great way to say it.
They're over now, and as always, I'm sorry to see them go. Now we're back to (mostly) less than insipiring television.
I love them for the real moments. Be they moments of joy, pain, surprise or disappointment, they are true. There is no script. I'm left feeling alive after an evening of watching the Olympics.
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