Born for Greatness

This is that great season of the Olympics and like most people around the world I have become completely infatuated with the games and all of the extensive coverage. I have also been amazed by the skills and performances of several olympians and wonder how are these individuals able to become so talented at such a young age. Obviously for some it is just the fact that they have pure talent and given athletic ability, but for others they have been training for these events their entire lives. At a very early age they have selected their sport or atleast displayed some sort of interest or talent. That talent or interest is then manifested through practices, coaches, and lot of continued involvement in related activities.

This is all well and great for the Olympics, but it really just has me thinking about the paths we choose and wondering how much does what we do in our early years impact our entire life. While Missy Franklin was swimming in a pool at age 6, I was just your average 1st grader. But then again maybe I was starting something extraordinary and didn't even realize it. I've always been one to write down what I am thinking and now here I am with a blog. Not a handful of Olympic medals, but it is something.

As you contoinue to watch the Olympics you will hear story after story about these individuals who have been training for this moment for their entire lives. It is truly amazing, but take the time to also think about what you have gone through and how your path has shaped your journey. Enjoy the Olympic games and Go USA!

--Krystal