In watching the Vancouver Olympics, I got inspired by the journey of an Olympian. The time, money, diligence, hard work and undying spirit it takes to keep a dream of becoming the best at what you do in your sport alive is very similar to the same drive many have as business owners in making a business  succeed.

Why do we sometimes let our dreams go or get lazy in trying to build the business of our dreams? Do we loose hope or desire? Shouldn’t we all take the lead from the Olympians who if they just gave up – their time spent and dreams would be wasted?

There are so many stories you can draw inspiration from, Short Track Speed Skater, J.R. Celski, is just one of many.

Celski hit the boards coming out of a turn while skating last year. The first few inches of his right skate blade sliced into his left leg near the knee causing him to be rushed to the hospital for surgery.

Prior to the accident, the 19-year-old skater from Federal Way, Wash., finished second behind Apolo Anton Ohno in the overall point standings, enough to qualify him for a spot on his first Olympic team. But would this injury mean his dream of becoming an Olympian was over? NO – even though many may have thrown in the towel. Celski spent a short time in rehabilitation and as soon as he was able, he was back training and strengthening his leg to skate in the Olympic Games. What drive an athlete must have to keep a dream alive even after the devastation of an injury.

And what happened next – all of the hard work came to fruition when Celski won the bronze metal just a few days ago in the Vancouver Olympics. He could have given up – thinking he had no chance to rehabilitate his leg and make it to win a metal in the Games, but he didn’t let the situation get him down.

Now many business owners have kept their spirits alive despite the dwindling economy, but others have let the economy and other factors become an excuse as to why they should give up their dreams of a prosperous business.

During challenging times, when you aren’t sure what direction your business will take, remember to stay positive and challenge yourself to keep the dream alive. Believe in yourself and your business.

Many Olympians struggle to afford their training, have little money to support themselves, but they find support thru alternative methods to keep going. They believe in their abilities and continue to strive for gold.

If you are looking to keep your dream alive, but need some direction as to what step to take next why not lean on a coach for direction like the Olympians do?

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To make a difference in your business you have to change the way you do things. It begins by attending one of our profit building seminars.

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