03/27/2020
Lengthy, but A GOOD READ!
Those who know me best, know that I love the sport of track & field and cross country. ....or anything that relates to maximizing one's physical performance of speed, endurance, strength, power, etc.. Based on what all of us have been experiencing over the last couple weeks, I want to share some thoughts about "LEANING IN" during this challenging time. These excerpts come from a very respected & motivational coach, Martin Rooney: "Right now a new race for us has begun. The starter's gun has sounded and it's time to move. In the races I have watched over my career, the lead & ultimately the victory goes to the person who has the courage to LEAN IN. Right now, this is not a forced vacation. This is not the time to feel powerless or lost. It is also not a time to point fingers or say what isn't fair. This is not the time to sit back. It is the time to LEAN IN!
LEAN IN to your family. Give them support and lead with strength & love.
LEAN IN to your habits. Show discipline & create healthy routines around diet, sleep & exercise.
LEAN IN to your self development. Take time to strengthen your current weaknesses.
Sometimes the race is won simply by the one who leans the most at the finish. Do not forget to LEAN IN when it counts the most. Those meters & moments that we "take off" add up to a lifetime of mediocrity or failure. My job is to make sure you don't take a meter or moment off during the race. Your job is to do the same for your community, family & yourself."
No matter how short or long this race is, always LEAN IN!
