EP 46 - Claressa Shields - The intangibles you need to become a champion in your sport

Summary: "If you're dedicated to something and you put the time in, why should anyone have an opinion on it?” – Claressa Shields Greatness can sometimes be thrust on your shoulders and you must be ready to accept it. Claressa Shields shun at the Rio Olympics for obvious reasons. She’s a champions who worked hard for everything she achieved. Probably like you she did not have it easy, it was not a stroll in the park but from the minute she decided that she wanted to be great she was ready to give it everything. I talk a lot more about her troubles and struggles to the top of her sport. She is a two time Olympic gold medal winning champion and is the first woman to retain her Olympic title. 3 KEY LESSONS - Luck is where opportunity meets hardwork - Find your inspiration - Never be afraid to dream Episode 46 is about an athlete who didn’t defy the odds but created the odds to work in her favour. She built it around herself and has created a legacy. It is time to create yours. Lets go. ACTION FOR TODAY Here are a few questions to ask yourself: 1. Am I ready to take advantage of my opportunity when it comes? Am I truly ready? If the opportunity came today, would I be able to produce my best? 2. Do I see the dream or vision ahead? Am I even dreaming? Your answer to the two questions above tells whether or not you are on the right track. I want you to be ready. So start giving it everything you got even as you prepare for your opportunity. You would thank me in future. Get in touch with me. tola@athletemaestro.com P.S. Are you sharing Athlete Maestro with your teammates, friends and colleagues? Do so by clicking the share button in the audio above: If you love the Episode share it with your friends and teammates. Subscribe on itunes, stitcher radio and Tunein