The road to the Olympics, leads to no city, no country. It goes far beyond New York or Moscow, ancient Greece or Nazi Germany. The road to the Olympics leads - in the end - to the best within us.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The journey to the Olympics transcends geography and history, ultimately leading to personal self-actualization and inner excellence.
- In plain terms
- The path to the Olympics leads to finding the best inside you.
- What can you take from it?
- Personal growth is the ultimate goal of competition.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does the best within you look like?
- How do you define your own success?
Another view
External achievements like medals still matter to many people.
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