Get Inspired Watching the Olympics -- and Don't Forget Your Own Gold Medals

I'm not following the Vancouver Olympics like the folks over at Rings -- I'm a casual observer at best.  

 

What really gets me while watching the world's best athletes is that a little wobble at the ankle or just missing a target by that much can have a profound effect on what they've been working toward most of their lives. Thank goodness it's not the same for most of us in our jobs. While we don't get do-overs, we often have more than a millisecond to save a sale or produce an amazing product. And if we stumble over our words or trip on our way into the conference room, we can quickly right ourselves. Our colleagues usually want us to succeed, but for Olympians, they are all going for the gold.

 

And like those gold-seekers, many of us are also pursuing multiple medals, often without realizing it. Whether it's a shining performance review or finishing a major project on deadline, these are little victories that can add up to major accomplishments. So take a tip from the Olympians, and celebrate your wins. And share with us how you go for the gold at work.

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