Comments on: How “Entertaining the Possibilities” Led Me to Shave My Head http://www.adversityuniversityblog.com/2006/05/14/entertain-the-possibilities-swimming-championships/ Transforming Adversity Into Success! Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:29:36 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: Stephen Hopson http://www.adversityuniversityblog.com/2006/05/14/entertain-the-possibilities-swimming-championships/#comment-25579 Stephen Hopson Sun, 08 Feb 2009 12:49:29 +0000 http://www.adversityuniversityblog.com/?p=18#comment-25579 @<a href="http://www.adversityuniversityblog.com/2006/05/14/entertain-the-possibilities-swimming-championships/#comment-25553"> Liara Covert</a>: You're absolutely right although I didn't know that success wasn't related to competing or making the finals at that age. Looking back, it was a lesson in taking risks (shaving my teenage head and being only one of two kids in the entire school to do it). I risked ridicule, failure and a host of other things. But apparently I survived! It set the course for the rest of my life, which is being willing to take risks and making the leap of faith. @ Liara Covert:

You’re absolutely right although I didn’t know that success wasn’t related to competing or making the finals at that age. Looking back, it was a lesson in taking risks (shaving my teenage head and being only one of two kids in the entire school to do it). I risked ridicule, failure and a host of other things. But apparently I survived! It set the course for the rest of my life, which is being willing to take risks and making the leap of faith.

]]> By: Liara Covert http://www.adversityuniversityblog.com/2006/05/14/entertain-the-possibilities-swimming-championships/#comment-25553 Liara Covert Sun, 08 Feb 2009 04:01:17 +0000 http://www.adversityuniversityblog.com/?p=18#comment-25553 Stephen, this story reminds people that winning is not what ego tells you it is. Success is not related to competing, not linked to making the finals, not reflectedin getting a trophy, or getting your name into newspaper headlines. Rather, winning is accepting yourself for who you are, for recognizing that your best is what makes you successful, regardless of what you do. People will often refer to champion athletes at the top of their game as being mentors for desirable success. This story reminds people that each person is a winner because you only ever truly compete with yourself. Stephen, this story reminds people that winning is not what ego tells you it is. Success is not related to competing, not linked to making the finals, not reflectedin getting a trophy, or getting your name into newspaper headlines. Rather, winning is accepting yourself for who you are, for recognizing that your best is what makes you successful, regardless of what you do. People will often refer to champion athletes at the top of their game as being mentors for desirable success. This story reminds people that each person is a winner because you only ever truly compete with yourself.

]]> By: Stephen Hopson http://www.adversityuniversityblog.com/2006/05/14/entertain-the-possibilities-swimming-championships/#comment-24840 Stephen Hopson Tue, 27 Jan 2009 22:46:23 +0000 http://www.adversityuniversityblog.com/?p=18#comment-24840 @<a href="http://www.adversityuniversityblog.com/2006/05/14/entertain-the-possibilities-swimming-championships/#comment-24836"> Liara Covert</a>: That's GREAT! What things are you learning that you had not conceived of before? Thank you for the "generous nature" compliment. I certainly give what I am capable of giving. I'm thankful for the ability to share via my writing skills. @ Liara Covert:

That’s GREAT! What things are you learning that you had not conceived of before? Thank you for the “generous nature” compliment. I certainly give what I am capable of giving. I’m thankful for the ability to share via my writing skills.

]]> By: Liara Covert http://www.adversityuniversityblog.com/2006/05/14/entertain-the-possibilities-swimming-championships/#comment-24836 Liara Covert Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:57:37 +0000 http://www.adversityuniversityblog.com/?p=18#comment-24836 With your assistance and inspiration, I am learning things I had not conceived of before. I am grateful for yoru generous nature. With your assistance and inspiration, I am learning things I had not conceived of before. I am grateful for yoru generous nature.

]]> By: Stephen Hopson http://www.adversityuniversityblog.com/2006/05/14/entertain-the-possibilities-swimming-championships/#comment-6267 Stephen Hopson Tue, 20 May 2008 21:02:06 +0000 http://www.adversityuniversityblog.com/?p=18#comment-6267 Patricia: A lot of what we've done as youngsters is usually in preparation for the future, whether good or bad. We go through things for a reason. My swimming ambitions was just the start of habits I would eventually carry throughout the rest of my life (i.e. focus, determination and taking risks). Thanks for the "you've still got it" compliment. That means a lot to me. :) Patricia:

A lot of what we’ve done as youngsters is usually in preparation for the future, whether good or bad. We go through things for a reason. My swimming ambitions was just the start of habits I would eventually carry throughout the rest of my life (i.e. focus, determination and taking risks).

Thanks for the “you’ve still got it” compliment. That means a lot to me. :)

]]> By: Patricia - Spiritual Journey Of A Lightworker http://www.adversityuniversityblog.com/2006/05/14/entertain-the-possibilities-swimming-championships/#comment-6257 Patricia - Spiritual Journey Of A Lightworker Tue, 20 May 2008 19:36:35 +0000 http://www.adversityuniversityblog.com/?p=18#comment-6257 Stephen, thanks for sharing this story. It shows that you were very determined even as a teenager to do what was necessary to achieve what you wanted out of life. Congratulations on the long ago victory. Today, you've still got it. Patricia - Spiritual Journey Of A Lightworkers last blog post..<a href="http://patriciasingleton.blogspot.com/2008/05/tag-youre-it-another-meme.html">Tag---You're It---Another Meme</a> Stephen, thanks for sharing this story. It shows that you were very determined even as a teenager to do what was necessary to achieve what you wanted out of life. Congratulations on the long ago victory. Today, you’ve still got it.

Patricia - Spiritual Journey Of A Lightworkers last blog post..Tag—You’re It—Another Meme

]]> By: Galba Bright of Tune up your EQ http://www.adversityuniversityblog.com/2006/05/14/entertain-the-possibilities-swimming-championships/#comment-251 Galba Bright of Tune up your EQ Sun, 14 Oct 2007 12:00:48 +0000 http://www.adversityuniversityblog.com/?p=18#comment-251 This is a captivating story Stephen. It certainly gives a vivid insight into what makes you tick. This is a captivating story Stephen. It certainly gives a vivid insight into what makes you tick.

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