Tag Archives: athletes and authors

Turnaround Takeaways

Posted on February 7, 2017 by karinwritesdangerously

“Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far they can go.”  T.S. Eliot A huge fan of inspiring turnarounds, though not of football, I did end up watching Super Bowl 2017 and witnessed an … Continue reading →

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Success Secrets

Posted on December 13, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

“Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.” John Wooden John Wooden was a legendary basketball player and coach who inspired and counseled many individuals and teams to victory. When I came across eight principles … Continue reading →

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Mental Weightlifting

Posted on May 3, 2016 by karinwritesdangerously

“Training hard and lifting heavy are all important, but belief in your own ability [is what] makes you … a champion.” “Weightlifting is 50 percent mental and 30 percent technique. Power is only 20 percent, but everybody has it reversed.” … Continue reading →

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Be Unstoppable

Posted on November 30, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

“It’s the fifth time I stand on this shore, the Cuban shore, looking out at the distant horizon, believing again that I’m going to make it all the way across that vast, dangerous wilderness of an ocean….this year, the mantra … Continue reading →

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Pure Joy!

Posted on July 8, 2015 by karinwritesdangerously

“The tougher the squeeze, the sweeter the juice.” Bob Roll, Tour de France commentator It’s Tour de France time again around my house — and tonight did not disappoint! It was a tough stage — over 130 miles and huge … Continue reading →

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Medalist Mentality

Posted on July 30, 2012 by karinwritesdangerously

Mental challenges are part of the territory for anyone who wants to reach a high level of performance. Athlete, Author, Artist: we all have to crash through psychological barriers on the road to success. In a recent article called, “How … Continue reading →

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