Alicia Elsner’s Post

Feeling so inspired by Evan Wilkerson, one of our amazing K12 students! It's incredible to see our students achieving such extraordinary goals. Go, Evan! 🏊🌟 #K12 #STRIDE #students #k12students #2024 #Paralympic #2024paralympicgames #paralympicgames #Northcarolinavirtualacademy #2023ParapanAmericanGames #silvermedal #paralympics #virtualacademy  #visuallyimpaied #swimmer #swimmertraining

Feeling so inspired by Evan Wilkerson, one of our amazing K12 students! It's incredible to see our students achieving such extraordinary goals. Go, Evan! 🏊🌟 #K12 #STRIDE #students #k12students #2024 #Paralympic #2024paralympicgames #paralympicgames #Northcarolinavirtualacademy #2023ParapanAmericanGames #silvermedal #paralympics #virtualacademy #visuallyimpaied #swimmer #swimmertraining

Imagine having a conversation with your peers and you asked them about Michele Jordan, Lebron James, Larry Bird, Mia Hamm, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, etc and they responded with "who"? You would be flabbergasted, wouldn't you? This is how I feel when I talk about the great Major Taylor. A man that doesn't get the recognition he deserves. His story inspired me in more ways than I can explain. I was competing in the road world championships, 100 years after Major won his first world title in 1899. Check out this doc to learn more. https://lnkd.in/gZbx_HDG

Feeling so inspired by Evan Wilkerson, one of our amazing K12 students! It's incredible to see our students achieving such extraordinary goals. Go, Evan! 🏊🌟 #K12 #STRIDE #students #k12students #2024 #Paralympic #2024paralympicgames #paralympicgames #Northcarolinavirtualacademy #2023ParapanAmericanGames #silvermedal #paralympics #virtualacademy #visuallyimpaied #swimmer #swimmertraining 

Have you ever heard of Dave Wottle?   Chances are you haven't.   Dave Wottle performed one of the greatest comebacks in athletics history in the 800m run at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich.   He was dead last (about 20-30 metres behind the leader) after the first 400 metres but kicked it into high gear and won by maybe 1 foot.   He could have given up, but he didn't.   Dave chose to power ahead through immense obstacles.   Think about it. You're running against the world's top athletes. It gets harder in the final 400 metres because everyone wants to win. The pace picks up.   Why am I talking about this?   Because life brings us situations like Dave faced. We're up against the wall. The task feels insurmountable. And maybe there's no one around to help.   Maybe you've been looking for work for a while. Or perhaps there are personal or business challenges to solve.   What's the lesson?   Be like Dave. Don't give up, even if you find yourself far behind.   If you want to see the incredible comeback for yourself, watch here: https://lnkd.in/gxsXhzxt     #nevergiveup #careeradvice #comeback #businessadvice #therunningrecruiter

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"Comparison is not even fair for them." talking about his contenders at the contest. "I have memorized and mastered the classics (ancient and timeless pieces of poem) since I was 14, wining this award at 21 is natural." On how fluent and with perfection on vocal expressions he is. The owner of this statement is someone who lived his early life with Bedouins. The Emphasis here is that if you have enough reps on anything you want to master, or sometimes you have the reps just by being in certain environment; you are definitely gaining mastery. Regardless of age. A very Recent example is Carlos Alcaraz winning Wimbledon and Ranking no.1 in Men`s Tennis at the age of 20. Simply he had more reps in tennis! Same goes to everything! But you know what kills the joy of that, Comparison! Staying focused and disciplined on putting those reps into what you want to master is the only way forward to actually master it. What are you looking to master this year? #Leadership #mastery #comparison #tennis #reps

It’s not about one person’s brilliance ✨ (although brilliant he is), but the power of a well-crafted team / company strategy 🤝 . The result of shared goals, collaboration and everyone contributing their unique strengths. A solid foundation that propels teams to great heights! 🚀 If you want to know how to combine your teams talents to create something extraordinary, get in touch 🌟 #TeamSuccess #CollaborationWins #TeamworkMakesTheDreamWork #NailTheStrategy #FlyHigherAndFasterWithLessEffort  💪

Did We Miss Something in Bryson’s Victory? Beyond the obvious, what truly fuelled Bryson DeChambeau's resurgence? 18 months ago, Bryson DeChambeau described himself as lost. Today, he’s a two-time Major winner, holding the US Open trophy, with a runner-up at the PGA Championship and a T6 at the Masters in recent months. There's no denying that Bryson is on a remarkable run. While many focus on his long drives, touch around the greens, unique putting style, and technical calculations, we might be overlooking a critical factor in his comeback. One line from Bryson's post-match interview caught my attention as a fan (and certified golfing hack) with more than a passing interest in how performance is shaped. He credited his caddie, Greg Bodine, with “getting me to realise what life is about. It’s not just all about golf”. Excuse me? There’s no doubt that Bryson’s turnaround has been uniquely influenced by his commitment and dedication to the science of golf and committing 100% of his presence to performance enhancement. But skill alone isn't the differentiator at the pointy end of performance. Whether in elite sports, business, military, emergency services, or even parenting, the difference makers are a combination of what happens between your ears and what you do in the unseen hours to make sure that six inches of space is capable of delivering in the most testing of times. Many define themselves by their craft, intrinsically linking what they do with who they are. So tightly wrapped around performance that their self-esteem becomes dictated by external outcomes rather than internal purpose. Such people worry perilously about what winning and losing say about them. That a promotion dictates their value to the world and what every other parent's judgement says about their ability to raise a child. These people are also those who struggle to understand WHO they are without referencing what they do, and often find themselves unwilling to spend time alone in their own mind. A solely performance-focused approach can lead to short-term success but is rarely sustainable. Sure, the top performers are obsessed with their craft, but they also cultivate a broader purpose. They work hard in the unseen hours and spend time away from their craft to enhance their presence when they engage. This shift from external validation to internal confidence transfers the fear of judgment into flow. If you thrive on challenging yourself, try this. Ask yourself: who are you away from work, away from the field, or away from being a spouse or parent? That's how champions are made. #BrysonDeChambeau #Golf #USOpen #PeakPerformance #Leadership #ChampionMindset #MentalStrength

Loving watching these women play! Watch the video in the recap link below for some powerful swings.