To achieve selection status to represent your country, as an Olympic athlete you will have trained relentlessly, often twice a day, denying yourself creature comforts and risking injury, often to miss eventual recognition on the day, within a ‘point’ or a fraction of a second.
Ten thousand athletes compete in the Olympic games and typically in an event, after getting through to the finals there might be just you and seven others. Only three will receive Gold, Silver and Bronze medals. A Gold medal in the 2024 Olympics would in dollar terms be worth around $850. The investment into your years of training no doubt would amount to tens of thousands of dollars. It’s the accomplishment and esteem that will be of far higher value.
In contrast to this, when you simply adopt a healthier lifestyle, of sensible balanced eating, good sleep habits, and regular exercise; you may not win an Olympic Gold Medal, but your actual results will be of much greater value. Increased mental acuity, more energy, stronger body, and less sickness are among the priceless benefits that you will be able to enjoy, every day of your life. You don’t need to wait for the next four years to roll around. The results and the benefits, start when YOU DO.
Yes, be inspired by the incredible dedication and athletic prowess of our leading athletes. But don’t let this motivational opportunity glide by like a series on Netflix. You need to get started.
Now it’s YOUR TURN.
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