Seize the Opportunity

Life is very interesting!  Sometimes you have a feeling or desire to do something that you have no idea how you will accomplish it.  There may be fear and apprehension associated with the goal.  There may be hard work required, but deep down, you know you want to conquer the task.

Then, out of nowhere, a glimmer of hope appears!  Rekindling the spark that may have dulled over time.  That's what has happened to me with the prospects of competing in the 2013 Ironman Championships in Kona, Hawaii.

Last night I submitted a video application for the opportunity to accomplish a B.H.A.G that I set on April 18, 2003.  Now I wait to see the outcome of creating this fun video.  In the meantime, I will be training... you can follow my progress at http://www.facebook.com/My90Days

 

My video will be judged on the following:

• Demonstration of commitment/passion to take on the challenge of becoming an Ironman (25%);
• Relevance to Search Theme (25%);
• Originality and Creativity (25%).
• On-Air Presence (25%)

This video (below) is the opportunity which has presented... Hines Ward, sponsored by GotChocolateMilk, is looking for two contestants to train and go the distance.

I hope you enjoyed watching as much as I had making my video.  Let me know your thoughts and what is something you are working towards.  Best wishes in your pursuit of your personal best.

Finding the Power Within

This morning I came across a commercial and really enjoyed the message about finding our power within.  To me, this is what achieving our personal best is all about.

The commercial depicts Patrick Willis of the NFL thinking in retrospect of his life as a little boy... facing the challenges of growing up.  Perhaps the reason I like the video is because of the memories this picture brings to me.  Growing up in rural Virginia, there were many times when I just ran through fields or pastures because there wasn't anything else to do.  I often used my imagination to create scenarios with my brothers as we would play Hide-and-Seek, play Army, or Cowboys and Indians.  Those were great times and were my foundation for developing my power.

I particularly like these words in the commercial, "I don't know if I was because I was running towards something or running away from it.  But, that didn't matter.  What I did know is, that when you run into something, something bigger, something meaner, something with the power to knock you down...  You have to trust in yourself!  Trust that you can get back up!  And, not give in!  Ever!"

Duracell Commercial: Trust Your Power

"Cause power isn't just about going forward... it's about not letting anything hold you back. You find it within yourself and you can go anywhere you want."

Finding that power is a daily task.  We can't give up if we want to succeed.  I'll share what I've been doing lately in my journey to continue my path to success in another post.  I'd love to hear what my readers are doing.  Please share!