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How much of the winter Olympics did you watch?  Apolo Ohno was certainly a hit with winning so many medals.  During various interviews, he said a few things that I thought you might want to ponder and consider how you can apply what he said into your life for even greater success.

 “Before you go to sleep at night ask yourself one question: Did you do every single thing you could today to make sure that you did your best? It’s hard to answer ‘yes’ every single day.” Apolo Ohno; Short-track speed skater

“I don’t like to look at it as competition. It’s about me conquering myself… me being able to face my own fears, distractions, and weaknesses and say that I overcame them.” Apolo Ohno; Short-track speed skater

Here’s a story to put in your inspirational “if he can do this what can I do” tool box.

On June 16th Paul Danhaus will embark on a 3,000 mile solo bike race from San Diego, CA to Annapolis, MD. It’s one stage.

He should arrive on June 26th or 27th. Paul will sleep about 3 hours / day for 10 – 11 days. He’ll average about 250 miles / day.

He has a crew, but he will be riding alone – no drafting. Paul is a 60 year-old veterinarian who hopes to break the record for 60 year-olds in the Race Across America (RAAM). He has never been a professional athlete.

The Tour de France, by contrast, is approximately 2,300 miles long divided into 21 stages over 23 days, with 2 rest days. The professional cyclists in the TDF ride 4 – 7 hours / day in a peloton. Most of the time they are protected from the wind.

What about you? No, I’m not suggesting you compete in the next Race Across America. But, where could you step things up in your personal or professional life that could make you more successful and / or happier?

Follow Paul’s progress at www.pauldanhaus.org

I took this picture of Paul (third from the left) at his kick-off celebration on June 14th.