Its a funny things to consider how we can create belief (*) and true understanding about how to engage, combine, perform and thrive as people and athletes. [..]
Each day we challenged ourselves to go deeper and to find new or better ways of performing.
Creating belief is about what you do daily and with out reservation for everything counts towards those peak moments, those events and collective rise to events we dare to dream about.
Daily practice and training build that belief (*) in self and the team. [..]
The rewards came from being up for the challenge and willingness to take risks, be exposed and vulnerable.
Belief (*) came from learning and we rewarded the learning of all involved.
2012 Pacific Dragons 200m Mixed 10's Crew - 2012 World Club Crew Dragon Boat Championships - Hong Kong (Thu 03 Jul 2012) (f/l-r) Rachel Giang, Tony Pound, Peter McAlister, Cliff Tonga (b/l-r) Charlotte Richards, Geoff Eldridge (that would be me), Emma Walsh, Steph Kerr, Liz Cowen, Lisa Mills, Kelly Turner, John Hamilton, Craig Stewart, Tim Vose "What a great event (*) and a great day - a privilege to paddle with you all and a personal highlight. Thanks .. Geoff"
Dare to dream Dare to fly Dare to be the ever chosen one to touch the sky Dare to reach Dare to rise Find the strength to set my spirit free Find the strength to do what I believe
You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the one who'll decide where to go.
Was in the previous post but I thought I would make it a separate post. Just seems really appropriate - who would have thought changing a Facebook Profile Photo would have been so hard to do. I am on my own now and I know what I know which will help me decide where to go.
You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the one who'll decide where to go.
The Dare to Dream phrase made me immediately think of these moments from the Opening Ceremony of the Sydney 2000 Olympics. Heard this song so many times while we were out Homebush during the Olympics. Brings back some great memories. Here are the lyrics (and a high quality recording here).
Dare to Dream Lyrics
I am my own believer In my heart the reason I will follow the light from within I'm not afraid of weakness I'm gonna taste the sweetness Of the power not to give in Oh I will see it through I believe this is my moment of truth
Dare to dream Dare to fly Dare to be the ever chosen one to touch the sky Dare to reach Dare to rise Find the strength to set my spirit free Dare to dream
I will go the distance Embrace resistance I will lay my soul on the line When the wait is over And the hunger has spoken If I give my all, I will shine Oh I will see it through I believe, this is my moment of truth
Dare to dream Dare to fly Dare to be the ever chosen one to touch the sky Dare to reach Dare to rise Find the strength to set my spirit free Dare to dream, Oh
And the heart will shine like the sun A million voices together as one I believe, I believe, I believe, I believe
Dare to dream Dare to fly Dare to be the ever chosen one to touch the sky Dare to reach Dare to rise Find the strength to set my spirit free
Dare to dream Dare to fly Dare to be the ever chosen one to touch the sky Dare to reach Dare to rise Find the strength to set my spirit free (Find the strength to set my spirit free) Find the strength to do what I believe (I believe) Dare To dream Dare To dream
