tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3631472551155659742.post6855603768620916240..comments2023-10-31T02:05:10.932-07:00Comments on THOUGH HE BE BUT LITTLE HE IS FIERCE: WinningSteve Pelaezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03521856940951566242noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3631472551155659742.post-12864789143780214862008-04-25T07:29:00.000-07:002008-04-25T07:29:00.000-07:00I like this Steve, so true. Let's face it, if I w...I like this Steve, so true. Let's face it, if I win a P12 race this year I would shock myself, so I've got to set realistic goals like: top quartile in RR's; top 5 cat 2 placers; supporting a team mate to podium; and - maybe most importantly - putting on a good attitude with my team, showing strong work ethic, and being there for my boys (and expecting the same). Cool post, I just came across your blog, look forward to reading more. - Ryan Bennettrybenn1https://www.blogger.com/profile/00425758353290883182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3631472551155659742.post-32594209354900688442008-04-24T21:29:00.000-07:002008-04-24T21:29:00.000-07:00That reminds me of a scene from "The Office" ...Mi...That reminds me of a scene from "The Office" ...<BR/><BR/>Michael: [knocks on door] Hello, hello!<BR/>David: Michael, good to see you!<BR/>Michael: Good to see you. Here are the post-merger performance stats that you asked for.<BR/>David: Oh, great. I've been meaning to thank you by the way. You didn't lose a single customer during the merger, and you still managed to trim the budget? That is nice work. [Michael smiles] So, let me ask you a question right off the bat. What do you think are your greatest strengths as a manager?<BR/>Michael: Why don't I tell you what my greatest weaknesses are? I work too hard. I care too much. And sometimes I can be too invested in my job.<BR/>David: Okay. And your strengths?<BR/>Michael: Well, my weaknesses are actually... strengths.<BR/>David: Oh. Yes. Very good.<BR/>Michael: Thank you.<BR/>David: Very good.<BR/><BR/>On the serious side there was a report on Brains of Liars on NPR.<BR/> http://www.wnyc.org/shows/radiolab/episodes/2008/02/29 The most interesting part to me was the part of the program on "Lying to Ourselves" in which one of the common groups of "liars" were elite swimmers. The theory was the "decpetion" they told themselves protected them from self doubt etc. Very relevant when you relate it back to the Tiger Woods Interview Full study here - http://www.wnyc.org/files/radiolab/Self_Deception_and_Swimming.pdfTrack Ninjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06472786328106424209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3631472551155659742.post-70997343561081492802008-04-21T13:15:00.000-07:002008-04-21T13:15:00.000-07:00Real good stuff Steve.I think it is about being th...Real good stuff Steve.<BR/><BR/>I think it is about being the best, and being your best-at your full potential. Both together are the ultimate prize, but if it's only one or the other, being your best is a good source of deep satisfaction.<BR/><BR/>Part of being your best includes brutal, but realistic honesty about your efforts to prepare for competition, your obstacles and limitations, and your efforts during competition.WarrenGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16524271078611979940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3631472551155659742.post-85716909882856696532008-04-21T08:17:00.000-07:002008-04-21T08:17:00.000-07:00Steve - thanks for writing this post. It is diffic...Steve - thanks for writing this post. It is difficult to extinguish the competitive drive at times, and as a new racer, I do feel demoralized at times if I am not winning any races. But with the help of my friends and teammates, I realize that winning is defined by seeing improvements in one's individual progress, which is not necessarily always measured by the outcome against others. If I am faster than I was the previous week, that makes it worthwhile!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04191837467131775215noreply@blogger.com