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by Kate F. Hays
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The Olympic torch is marching-well, running-inexorably toward Vancouver, Canada. The Winter Olympics are bearing down on us. If you’re an athlete, coach, parent, or sports fan, this countdown is well under way.
Even if you don’t have a natural affinity for sport, you’ll be drawn in by heart-wrenching up close ‘n’ personals or curious about an unfolding dramatic rivalry. You’ll hold your breath in sheer terror as you watch the careening luge sleds or beam with patriotic pride when “our” athletes medal yet again.
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January 17, 2010
by: Kate F. Hays
Originally posted on Psychology Today Blogs
What time is it?
Now!
Where am I?
Here!
This simple—even simplistic—9 word “pep cheer” packs a lot of power. Whether you experience it as a philosophical cue to savor each “unrepeatable moment” or recognize it as a pragmatic alert, the essence of performance involves being exquisitely in the present.
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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.
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