Comments on: The Power of Determination http://www.zandria.us/archives/main/2008/08/05/the-power-of-determination/ Mon, 16 Jan 2012 22:45:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Ron http://www.zandria.us/archives/main/2008/08/05/the-power-of-determination/comment-page-1/#comment-21624 Ron Wed, 06 Aug 2008 23:50:31 +0000 http://www.zandria.us/?p=1414#comment-21624 I spoke too soon; the comment boxes are only half-visible, so I'm still in the toilet. And not very smart, either. I spoke too soon; the comment boxes are only half-visible, so I’m still in the toilet. And not very smart, either.

]]> By: Jen http://www.zandria.us/archives/main/2008/08/05/the-power-of-determination/comment-page-1/#comment-21599 Jen Wed, 06 Aug 2008 13:39:09 +0000 http://www.zandria.us/?p=1414#comment-21599 Ah, how I wish I had the determination of an Olympian. The push-ups would be done, the book would be written, the marathon would be run... Ah, how I wish I had the determination of an Olympian. The push-ups would be done, the book would be written, the marathon would be run…

]]> By: Anna http://www.zandria.us/archives/main/2008/08/05/the-power-of-determination/comment-page-1/#comment-21593 Anna Wed, 06 Aug 2008 06:37:38 +0000 http://www.zandria.us/?p=1414#comment-21593 The Top 15 Most Inspiring Olympic Events from BeliefNet had me all teary... :) The Top 15 Most Inspiring Olympic Events from BeliefNet had me all teary… :)

]]> By: Another Chris http://www.zandria.us/archives/main/2008/08/05/the-power-of-determination/comment-page-1/#comment-21589 Another Chris Wed, 06 Aug 2008 02:37:59 +0000 http://www.zandria.us/?p=1414#comment-21589 I agree that there are some things in life that athletes at this level miss out on...but I think also that there are rewards that are soo amazingly high, and unique and special, that the trade-off must seem quite fair to these athletes--could you imagine the wonder of walking into Olympic Stadium the night of the opening ceremonies? The joy of walking into that stadium with a thousand or more of your fellow athletes; 100,000 cheering, joyful spectators at the stadium: and perhaps several billion people around the world joining in on television must be overwhelming (I would think the closing ceremonies--after you have met and competed with the best of the best in the world--must also be both joyous and bittersweet, but still, a thrill of a lifetime). As long as it isn't like a 5-year old being forced to compete by their government, I think the dedication required to perform at this level is one of the wonders of our species, and one of the surest signs of the power of determination we can bring to any sort of discipline. So, YAY Olympics, but YAY!! also to we who do our own little bit to keep ourselves in shape, even when the only spectator is our cat or dog! :) I agree that there are some things in life that athletes at this level miss out on…but I think also that there are rewards that are soo amazingly high, and unique and special, that the trade-off must seem quite fair to these athletes–could you imagine the wonder of walking into Olympic Stadium the night of the opening ceremonies? The joy of walking into that stadium with a thousand or more of your fellow athletes; 100,000 cheering, joyful spectators at the stadium: and perhaps several billion people around the world joining in on television must be overwhelming (I would think the closing ceremonies–after you have met and competed with the best of the best in the world–must also be both joyous and bittersweet, but still, a thrill of a lifetime). As long as it isn’t like a 5-year old being forced to compete by their government, I think the dedication required to perform at this level is one of the wonders of our species, and one of the surest signs of the power of determination we can bring to any sort of discipline. So, YAY Olympics, but YAY!! also to we who do our own little bit to keep ourselves in shape, even when the only spectator is our cat or dog! :)

]]> By: Sagan http://www.zandria.us/archives/main/2008/08/05/the-power-of-determination/comment-page-1/#comment-21587 Sagan Tue, 05 Aug 2008 20:32:37 +0000 http://www.zandria.us/?p=1414#comment-21587 They are REALLY impressive. But it does require a hell of a lot of sacrifice. Even when I start exercising more I notice that I start sacrificing other things- waking up earlier to exercise means being tired more and thus limiting the amount of time I can be sociable. Its all about balance so that you can do everything you want to do, and about figuring out your priorities! They are REALLY impressive. But it does require a hell of a lot of sacrifice. Even when I start exercising more I notice that I start sacrificing other things- waking up earlier to exercise means being tired more and thus limiting the amount of time I can be sociable. Its all about balance so that you can do everything you want to do, and about figuring out your priorities!

]]> By: Mark Salinas http://www.zandria.us/archives/main/2008/08/05/the-power-of-determination/comment-page-1/#comment-21586 Mark Salinas Tue, 05 Aug 2008 17:24:59 +0000 http://www.zandria.us/?p=1414#comment-21586 There determination is amazing yet...what are they missing out on in life with their tunnel vision? Nice post There determination is amazing yet…what are they missing out on in life with their tunnel vision? Nice post

]]> By: kel http://www.zandria.us/archives/main/2008/08/05/the-power-of-determination/comment-page-1/#comment-21581 kel Tue, 05 Aug 2008 14:43:26 +0000 http://www.zandria.us/?p=1414#comment-21581 I'd agree with you that these athletes are awe inspiring, however I think that a persons level of determination is equivilent to there level of want/desire of something. At least for me, I find it easier to 'stick to the goal' if I really want something rather than just want to DO something. ~K I’d agree with you that these athletes are awe inspiring, however I think that a persons level of determination is equivilent to there level of want/desire of something. At least for me, I find it easier to ‘stick to the goal’ if I really want something rather than just want to DO something.

~K

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