hi, I'm posting this thread to get some feedback for a calandar I'm putting together for my team...I'd like a variety of masters' comments on what •inspires or motivates you about swimming, or
•what realizations or truths swimming has helped you see.
I may use some of your quotes (with or without your name/usms forum user name, as you request) as a "thought for the day" idea. So please don't reply unless you don't mind being quoted! By the way, this is a not-for-profit team handbook project.
I'll be very gratefull for any feedback you send. I thought other forum readers might enjoy the comments, too.
Thanks!
Lexa:)
Former Member
Jeff - the complete saying goes thusly: "The faster you swim, the more rest you get which, of course, allows you to swim even faster, allowing even more rest which, allows you to go EVEN faster...it's kinda like a snowball going downhill."
Former Member
Collin Powell's 13 Rules:
1) It ain't as bad as you think. It will look better in the morning.
2) Get mad, then get over it.
3) Avoid having your ego so close to your position that when you position falls, your ego goes with it.
4) It can be done!
5) Be careful what you chose. You may get it.
6) Don't let adverse facts stand in the way of a good decision.
7) You can't make someone else's choices. You shouldn't let someone else make yours.
8) Check small things.
9) Share credit.
10) Remain calm. Be kind.
11) Have a vision. Be demanding.
12) Don't take counsel of your fears or naysayers.
13) Perpetual optimism is a force multiplier.
I think a lot of this applies to masters swimming.
Matt
Former Member
I you push something hard enough, it will fall over.
Grid's Law (I think)
Former Member
"The sooner you fall behind, the more time you have to catch up."
Steven Wright
I read this on this board once and it works for me at meets:
"You don't know if you're a winner, if you don't walk into the arena"
Former Member
1) "It's better to be the last one in a race, than the first one not participating."
2) "If you look for nothing, you will find nothing."
Former Member
Thanks, everyone, for your replies. There was lots of swimming wisdom given!
Former Member
My favorite :
"The older I get, the faster I was"
Also :
"The Golden Years? No-that's rust, not Gold"
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Former Member
Originally posted by Lexa
Thanks, everyone, for your replies.
...
The following quote is inspiring in Masters Swimming:
"Aging is not for sissies.".
Former Member
A couple of my favorites:
1. Age is but only a number. If you think old, you will be old. ;)
2. Rest is rust. :(
3. Nothing beats a failure better than an attempt. :D
