I came across this video on Facebook today. I'd never seen it. I watched it this morning, and it completely changed my agenda for the day. It inspired me, and helped me remember to prepare well, put myself in position to achieve my goals, and then... take a risk.
So let's talk about the back story on this video. Chris Solinsky set the American Record for the 10k and became the first American under 27 minutes in his VERY FIRST professional 10k! But this did not happen merely because he is extremely talented, or because he was in a world class field (although bot happen to be true). It happened because he prepared well, put himself in a good position, and then took the big risk!
This video opens up just moments before Chris' big risk, his leap of faith, if you will. He was not used to racing such a long distance, and he was surrounded by some of the best long distance runners in the world. He had experience in the past of taking the lead a bit too early in the race and losing it down the stretch... but he took the risk anyway. He felt the moment, and he seized it. He ignored the voice of doubt and listened to his body and his gut. Every cell in his body said "go for it" and he did! The result was a place in American distance running history!
Naturally, he could not have gotten to this moment without a strong belief in himself and his ability, and a LOT of hard work in preparation for a moment just like this. But how many of us prepare and prepare, but fail to seize the moment to be great? How many of us let fear keep us "in the pack" ?
My goal for the day: Prepare well, and be open to life's opportunities!
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