I think it is time to admit to myself that I will never be an Olympic athlete.
As I approach the age of 50 quickly, I have to realize that, even if I exercise rigorously, my body will never be able to perform great feats in athletics, gymnastics, swimming or even archery.
It just won't happen.
And so I have a choice to make.
I can either look back with regret and wish I had started lifting or wrestling at a young age and developed my skills to an elite level.
Or I can look ahead with enthusiasm and understand that I would never become an Olympic athlete, but there are still many wonderful opportunities to develop my skills and do a great job.
Before you get it wrong, this post is not about the Olympic Games.
It's about the exciting future that lies ahead of us, if only we can let go of the disappointments and regrets of yesterday.
So:
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