Lessons Olympians teach us

  1. Start young
  2. Think long term
  3. Stay Focused
  4. Get really good at something
  5. Sleep well
  6. Eat right
  7. Practice good mental health
  8. Get a good coach
  9. Keep an eye on competition
  10. Believe in yourself above all
  11. Everyday matters – every hour matters
  12. Practice makes perfect
  13. Do something else other than just train
  14. Enjoy yourself
  15. Make healthy friends who push you to progress
  16. Stay away from losers
  17. Learn from your failures
  18. Listen to your coach
  19. Ask for help when you need it
  20. Be proud of what you do, of your country
  21. Learn to Manage stress
  22. Focus on winning instead of focusing on knocking someone down
  23. Don’t get distracted by the cheers or applause
  24. Always – Go for GOLD