Comments on: Solid Gold Inspiration

By: Tim

Tim — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:44:32 +0000

Hi Megan: You are right about Shaun White…he is one of those fortunate souls who gets paid (in his case a lot of) money for something he’s passionate about. I think all of us should make it our life’s journey to discover this. I saw a video of Shaun snowboarding at 11 years old…so he’s being practicing a long time. It’s a good reminder for us that there’s a good chance that we might already be working on what we are most passionate about. Thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts!

By: Megan "JoyGirl!" Bord

Megan "JoyGirl!" Bord — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:20:45 +0000

I’m so glad you wrote this post. When I watched Shaun White do his thing (went to a friend’s house, who has TV), I said to my friend, “How cool is it that this 20-something year old has monetized his passion?” From a law of attraction standpoint, that guy is LIVING what most people dream about. He’s found a way to do what he loves and get paid for it!

And as you said, that’s allowed him to own the sport, and be a leader in it (building his own half-pipe to practice new tricks in… I mean, my GOD, who does that?!!). We are all Shaun White’s at our core. We can all do what we love and get sponsored to do it!

I really believe this, and was so moved by his energy.

Tim, this is just a great post that has me excited on many levels. Thank you!
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By: Tim

Tim — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:01:15 +0000

Hi Lori: I know what you mean about swimming. I can sort of swim, but I be you’d look like Michelle Phelps if you swam next to me The one thing that really hits me as I watch the Olympics is how much training that goes into it. I saw a video that said that Lindsey Vonn worked out 5 or 6 hours a day…that explains why she got so emotional when she won gold. And Shaun White had a half pipe created for him in Colorado courtesy of Red Bull so he could train in secrecy. Like you, I really admire all of the athletes for their dedication. Thanks for stopping by and sharing!

By: Lori

Lori — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 01:42:45 +0000

Hi Tim,

Wow, this is an amazing video — and I really enjoyed this post.

I always used to joke around about how, in all the events, there should be someone like me along side the competitors to really showcase how GOOD the athletes are. I mean, really, you should see me try to attempt some of these sports. There needs to be some kind of reference point, right?

Even with swimming (I know, not a winter sport, but just an example), I’m a pretty good swimmer, but put me next to someone like M. Phelps and I look like I’m dog paddling or slow-motion swimming.

Thanks for this post about the Olympics. I have always admired the athletes tremendously. There was a guy who worked out at a gym I used to frequent, and I found out he was in the ’68 Olympics (I think he was a runner and won bronze). I never looked at him the same way.

Great post!

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