Roeboater Thoughts

  Until the buzzer sounds we give it our all; we give it our best. We may win, we may lose(learn), but we never give up. Giving up is defeating yourself.  Weather we are way our in front or behind things can change. Our effort should not though. We should always be striving to give it our BEST. Yes, on certain days our best is different and that is ok. Reaching and achieving our potential for that day is a WIN.  When we go until the buzzer, past the finish line there is a sense of pride/accomplishment knowing that you gave it your best.  Think of a time when you didn't hit your goal, but after you think about it and know it your heart that you may have been able to if you had fully applied yourself...that isn't a good feeling; now flush that one.  Now think of a time when you gave it your all on your own or with teammates and you accomplished your goal or even accomplished a greater goal...that is the feeling that should stay with you; that should...

  We all want to win; that is a given. Wanting to win though isn't enough and I think we all know that as well.  The ground work that is usually unseen is what moves us from participants into victors of the goals we have set out to accomplish. The preparations necessary to win, consistently, over a long period of time take discipline along with a sense of duty to your teammates and family to give it your very best.  When it seems easy, you prepare and show up.  When it seems harder, you prepare and show up. When it seems insurmountable, you prepare and show up.  Actions: What do you do occasionally that you know you should be doing consistently? How can you change that? Who can you connect with that will help you stay accountable to taking your growth action(s)? What is a specific goal that you can make to accomplish in the next 30 days?

It's simple right...taking a breath. We do it thousands of times a day. Let's think about it though; how amazing that it doesn't stop when we sleep, it continues on. So much can come from a breath. We can choose to take a walk, run, cycle or yoga. We can yell, encourage, warn or sing with a breath.  We get to choose what we do with each breath we take. I want to encourage each of us after reading this to close our eyes and take 7 deep, full & intentional breaths. At the end of each breath think of one thing you are grateful for, then lean back into your day.  Each breath is a gift, lets have gratitude & use each one to pursue & do something we can be proud of.