Olympic state of mind

The Olympic games give me the sense of determination and perseverance that all those athletes display. Their heart goes into their sport and they have their ultimate goals laid out in front of them to earn. As I continue to watch and listen to the stories of these athletes, I know that I have that same drive inside of me to succeed at what I truly love as well, reporting. The sense of accomplishment mixed with the desire for improvement is exactly how I feel when I put together a package or format a great story. I know I'm not close to the Olympics of journalism but that's my goal. After years of training and practice, I too can accomplish great things. As I listened to an interview with Michael Phelps, I realized he has earned his gold medals but now he is my gold medal. To be able to interview the greats like Michael Phelps, Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, or any of the young rising stars like the US gymnasts or RG3, is how I can know that I have made it to the top. Earned my gold. I am anxious about starting into the field but I should be, and I should take those nerves and channel them into being better. Everyday, every week, every year. Grow as a person and learn to be a master of my art. Challenge accepted.