Olympic Attitude

The Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics is a spectacular display of athleticism.

That is inevitably the case with any of the Olympics. It never loses its luster when we consider what these athletes devote 100% of themselves): representing their country by kicking butt in their sport(s). It's bad ass.

As spectators, we admire their super human abilities and can't begin to fathom what they put their bodies through to get there. We root for the U.S.A. but can't help being completely in awe of everyone there. They are, after all, the best athletes in the world.

While admiring the athleticism, I can't help but take note of the attitudes of the athletes and the vibes of the different events. For instance:

• In some cases we see a Ricky Bobby philosophy with athletes/certain events: "You ain't first you’re last." It is a cut-throat, winner-take-all – and – screw-the-competition attitude.
• In other cases, we see a more supportive and grateful vibe. It's clear that the athletes are in it to win it, but they, too, enjoy being in awe of their competitors' accomplishments. 

As a (probably overly) competitive person, I definitely understand the first case. It's the Olympics; you've come this far; you have given everything; and you want that medal. However, the second case is what I think makes the Olympics so special - and worth watching.

I get being pissed if you don't perform as well as you would like. I used to cry at dance competitions if I didn't win the top award in everything, and I took the Bruin's losing the Stanley Cup last year really hard. And oh! Don't ever bring up the Patriots vs. Giants Super Bowl in 08.

At the Olympic level, you are already amongst the best in the world, and I feel that is enough to at least enjoy. It's beyond cool to see other competitors root for each other, almost as if they're on the same team. In these instances, confidence radiates throughout the event as a whole. That, to me, is an "Olympic attitude.”

This "Olympic attitude” is something we need more of in our world. We should be happy for others when good things happen or when something is accomplished, big or small. Everyday we wake up, we should feel just as grateful to be getting out of our own beds as those athletes who are in Sochi. Instead of looking at others' accomplishments competitively, let them feed us and steer us in the direction of our own accomplishments. Almost everything in the world is bigger and better than we are, and I believe there is gratification in finding true appreciation for that.

 None of us have the same abilities or goals, and not everyone even likes each other. But the fact is that we ARE all in this together.

How we feel largely comes from our attitude, not the reverse. An "Olympic attitude" is a huge aspect of living "Too Fit". What changes can you make?