Articles by Author: Gloria Park Perin

When it comes to achievement in life, sport is easily one of the most visible, globally and socially valued performance domains in society. Martin Seligman’s notion of the Victorious Life, or a life of achievement, conjures up visions of human bodies in motion: Breathless relay swimmers stretching every limb towards a wall of awaiting teammates, gymnasts sticking a landing after a high-flying double front dismount, or Dick Hoyt and his quadriplegic son, Rick, making their way across a finish line after an Ironman competition. For me, few sights are more elevating and inspiring than watching others push their mortal limits to achieve what was previously unachievable.