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A back to basics approach to perfection
As a sports lover, I am inspired by the stories of past and present champions: Muhammad Ali, Pelé, Rod Laver, Steffi Graf and Stephanie Rice to name a few. I am inspired by their motivations, their will to succeed and the die-hard sacrifices they make. In some instances I want to emulate them, in others I just want to interview them to discover more because there is so much that isn’t being told that goes on behind the scenes.
I have, in fact interviewed several sporting champions across the fields of athletics, tennis, swimming and various football codes and while I am not about to drop names, I will say that there are certain traits they have in common that determine their success.
No body is perfect
per·fect/ˈpərfikt/
Adjective: Having all the required or desirable elements, qualities, or characteristics; as good as it is possible to be.
Verb: Make (something) completely free from faults or defects, or as close to such a condition as possible.
Noun: The perfect tense.
Nobody is perfect. I know. I have worked hard to be more 'perfect' in so many ways and have learnt the hard way that that is not possible. No situation in life is perfect. It can be good or even great, but not perfect. No human being is perfect. No house is perfect. No business is perfect. No animal is perfect. No holiday is perfect. No experience in life is perfect.
Perfect is not attainable, but being better is. Improving your status quo through dedication, perseverance, focus, compromise and a big picture view, can help you get your world closer to 'perfect', but don't be disappointed that you never get there.