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🥈 Why Silver is Worse than Bronze
Everyone wants gold. It’s what athletes diligently dedicate decades to achieving.
The next best thing? Silver, right?
Then why do so many people who achieve silver often look more disappointed than the person who finishes third, picking up bronze?
Silver medallists often experience a unique kind of "what if" thinking.
They can't help but wonder how things might have turned out if they had just given a little extra effort.
On the flip side, those that landed third place are thrilled, feeling a wave of relief that they clinched a medal at all.
What can we learn from this?
We will often enjoy being grateful for what we do have more than contemplating what we lack.
With that in mind, consider this journal prompt:
📝 What am I grateful for today?
🧊 Behind Every Success…
After seeing another of Simone Biles’ dominant display at this year’s Olympics, I decided to watch her Netflix documentary to understand more about the person behind the gold medals.
Did you know that Simone went in and out of foster care as her birth mother was unable to care for her?
Were you aware that she was one of the 265 individuals who suffered abuse at the hands of USA Gymnastics physician Larry Nassar?
How about that she’s managed to achieve all her success despite an attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnosis, numerous injuries, surgery for bones spurs and even a kidney stone?
Biles has had to overcome so much to achieve her success - we just see the tip of the iceberg.
This principle is true everyone who has achieved something great over a number of years.
Consider how this fits into your journey:
📝 What activities do I need to do behind-the-scenes to achieve my goals?
🫵 Be Your Memorable Self
I couldn’t tell you who won the 10m Air Pistol Shooting Mixed Team event, but I can tell you one of the people who came second: Yusuf Dikec.
And I have no idea who participated in the Olympic Breaking events, but we’ve all seen Rachel 'Raygun' Gunn’s routine, right?
These are 2 examples of individuals recognised and celebrated for doing things different.
They’re memorable for showing up to the Olympics and being themselves.
They didn’t use fancy equipment that the next contestant might, and they might not have used the same moves as the next Olympian, but they’ll both be remembered for years to come.
Here’s a quote that I love that sums this up perfectly:
📝 What makes me unique? What makes me memorable?
📝 Journal Prompts
• What am I grateful for today?
• What activities do I need to do behind-the-scenes to achieve my goals?
• What makes me unique? What makes me memorable?
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