BLOG POST | August 12, 2024
By: Eddy Rodriguez
OLYMPIC REFLECTION
As the Olympics approach their end, I find myself reflecting on the immense focus of these athletes. Imagine a four-year-long Spring Training just to play a single World Series game or a single AB or face a single batter. That’s the equivalent of many Olympic events, which culminates into a singular event that possibly only lasts minutes if not seconds. While there are other competitions, the Olympics are the ultimate stage, and it vanishes in the blink of an eye.
These athletes are profoundly process-driven. Take Michael Phelps, for example. Social media often showcases how he spent countless days in the pool, missing holidays and celebrations, driven solely by his pursuit of greatness. His commitment was unwavering, with no excuses.
Two key points stand out: being relentlessly focused on the process and recognizing the significant sacrifices needed to achieve greatness. We often seek instant results— We want our arm to go from 70mph to 80mph in 2 weeks. We want our pop times to drop from 2.1 to 1.85 over night. We want to hit the ball with Exit Velocities (EV) 100mph+ like the hitters do on tv each night. But true progress comes from consistent, gradual effort, alike to the penny jar theory: add one penny each day, and eventually, the jar will be full.
Skill development requires steady, persistent effort. It’s not immediate; it demands effort, pain, sacrifice, and above all, consistency.
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