Five Lessons the Winter Olympics Can Teach a Rebel
Every rebel faces opposition when they start out fighting for their cause. Opposition is integral to the title; without obstacles you wouldn’t be a rebel.
Ask any Olympic athlete and I’m sure they’d tell you they’ve had their own fair share of opposition too. As we see it, rebels have a lot to learn from Olympic athletes. Here are five lessons you can take to heart.
Lesson One: When someone tells you what you’re doing is dangerous, buy a helmet.
Lesson Two: Can’t afford all that training and equipment? Find a sponsor. In fact, find several sponsors who will help you finance your mission and get on board with your rebel ways.
Lesson Three: Any cause can be organized regardless of the obstacles. Ever seen the movie Cool Running? It’s proof that nothing is impossible…if Jamaica can have a bobsled team, then your rebel cause can be successful.
Lesson Four: Even the most obscure cause can gain attention. No one knows anything about curling until the day it’s televised. Then, all of the sudden, we understand what it means to slide big stones across the ice.
Lesson Five: Any good athlete will tell you that controlled speed is essential for winning. Pointing your skis downhill and hoping for the best may work in some cases, but you’re better served with speed backed by control. Prepare and follow the momentum without anything slowing you down.
What else can the Winter Olympics teach us about becoming rebels? Do share.
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