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Olympic Wisdom for Everyday Life

Self-improvement tips based on my Olympic experiences, that will inspire you to live a better life.

Category: Leadership Development

Eliminating Distractions on the Softball Mound Read This One

Eliminating Distractions on the Softball Mound

It was the championship softball game, and I was 13 years old—struggling with eliminating distractions as the crowd roared and the pressure mounted. The late July sun beat down on the infield as sweat dripped down my forehead. Our team was ahead by one point. The Noise, the Pressure, and…
  • Building Resilience / Focus / Life Lessons / Uncategorized
No Mistakes Only Happy Accidents Read This One

No Mistakes Only Happy Accidents

I am absolutely mesmerized by Bob Ross. I could watch him for hours! While watching him, I know my Garmin watch would tell me that I had zero stress in my life. Aside from the incredible paintings that he brings out in every canvas, his words and voice are extremely…
  • Building Resilience / Inspirational Messages / Life Lessons
Find Your Balance Point Read This One

Find Your Balance Point

Over the years, I’ve had a handful of people ask me if the sport of skeleton is simply a race of chance, not realizing how much effort it takes to find your balance point—both physically and mentally. “Do you even do anything on your sled? Or do you just lie…
  • Achieving Goals / Being Intentional / Focus / Leadership Development
Life Without Change Read This One

Life Without Change

Imagine a life without change. If you were frozen in time, at this moment, what would that look like? What Does Life Without Change Really Look Like? If you couldn’t decline or improve in any way, would you like it? If you’re unsure how you feel about it, imagine watching…
  • Building Resilience / Life Lessons
Pick Yourself Up Read This One

Pick Yourself Up

"Come on Noelle. Youve got to pick yourself up." I was six years old and learning how to snow ski, when these words ran through my head. As a young girl, I was about to discover something very profound.  A Childhood Ski Crash Teaches Self-Reliance Following a massive, typical crash…
  • Achieving Goals / Building Resilience / Inspirational Messages / Leadership Development / Life Lessons
A Matter of Perspective: How a Delayed Flight Became My Son’s “Best Trip Ever!” Read This One

A Matter of Perspective: How a Delayed Flight Became My Son's "Best Trip Ever!"

Recently, I took one of my nine-year-old twin boys, Makai, with me on a work trip to Phoenix. It didn’t go as planned—not even close. But as it turns out, what felt like a missed opportunity became a cherished memory. Because sometimes, parenting is just a matter of perspective. The…
  • Focus / Inspirational Messages / Life Lessons
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