I'd rather regret the risk that didn't work out than the chances I didn't take at all."
-Simone Biles
Pause here for a moment:
Take a deep breath in... exhale slowly... deep breath in... exhale slowly... deep breath in... exhale slowly... calm your mind and be present...
How do Simone Biles words resonate with you?
Simone Biles, age 23 is Americas most decorated gymnast with 30 Olympic and World Championship Medals and number 3 in the world.
Biles and her four siblings were in and out of foster care in her early years. She and her younger sister were officially adopted by her maternal grandfather in 2003.
In 2012, her grandparents switch Biles to home schooling allowing her to increase her training from approximately 20 to 32 hours a week boosting her gymnastics success that season. Biles completed all of her secondary education as a homeschooler, graduating in the summer of 2015.
Biles turned professional in 2015 forfeiting her NCAA eligibility to compete for UCLA and later enrolled in an online university and became their brand ambassador.
At the 2018 US National Championships, Biles wore a teal leotard that she designed in honor and in solidarity with the other survivors of physician Larry Nassar's sexual abuse and the USA Gymnastics alleged cover up.
Despite many challenges, Simone Biles accomplishments and level of success at her young age is undeniable.
Where do you get your inspiration from?
... think about it ...what inspires you... do you need inspiration....?
I read a quote from one of my LinkedIn connections yesterday; "Complacency and contentment are not created equal. One will eliminate forward progress and the other is a prerequisite for sustainable happiness." It made me think...?
How do you know when you've become too complacent?
What does happiness look like to you?
If we learn from our mistakes, why are we so afraid to make a mistake?
Something to think about for sure...
Today's Challenge:
Choose to be happy.
Continue to move forward.
Take a chance.
Encourage others to do the same.
Engage with others... Share the questions above and start the conversation.
Be intentional and watch what happens.
#ittakescourage, #beinspired, #nevergiveup, #choosetobehappy, #noregrets, #learnangrow, #leadbyexample, #blackhistorymonth, #levelup, #justdoit, #letsgo
You got this!
Coach Tavia
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