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.
