A recent poll shows that about one in four Britons believe they could qualify for the next Olympics with just four years of training.
That’s ridiculous.
Qualifying for the Olympics is the pinnacle of athletic achievement. Getting there isn’t just about hard work – genetics play a huge role. Elite athletes often possess physical traits that give them a natural edge. These traits are inborn, not trained.
Even with the right genetics, becoming an Olympian demands extreme commitment. Athletes start young, sometimes training for thousands of hours before they even reach their teens. They train intensely, often for decades, with no guarantee of success.
The resources required are massive teams of coaches, nutritionists, specialised equipment, and substantial financial backing (and no regular income). It’s a marathon, not a sprint, and most people simply don’t have the time or resources to make it happen.
It’s beyond the reach of almost all normal people.
BUT while the Olympic dream might be out of reach, four years is still enough to achieve something spectacular.
You could write and publish a book that changes minds, master a new language, start a new career, or build a nonprofit that makes a real difference. You could launch a startup that disrupts an industry, transform yourself physically and mentally, or become an expert in a new field.
Focused effort over time.
We overestimate what we can do in one year and underestimate what we can do in a decade. Four years is more than enough to do something extraordinary.
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