winning attitudes – watercress words by Dr Aletha

updated July 18, 2026

I visited the United States Olympic Training facility in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Both Olympic and Paralympic athletes train and live there.

The facilities are state-of-the-art, modern, and open for visits and tours.

The Ancient Olympic GAmes sign — Brief History of the Olympic Games

As much as I admire the elite athletes who comprise the Olympic team, the Paralympic athletes captivate my imagination.

These are athletes who compete with, not necessarily despite, significant physical impairments; but to call them “disabled” does them an injustice. Many of them play and compete in physically demanding sports without full use of their arms and legs; some don’t even have all of their arms and legs.

As we walked around the complex on a guided tour, I was reminded of the importance of physical activity for our physical and mental health, and made a note to remind you too. Almost no one will disagree with the recommendation to include and increase our daily physical activity.

Medical studies show that exercise can prevent or improve many chronic health conditions and lack of exercise contributes to many diseases.
Physical activity may reduce the risk of cancers of the breast, colon, uterus, prostate and pancreas.
Regular exercise may help prevent diabetes and heart disease.
Exercise can relieve joint and back pain due to arthritis.
Depression is treated with physical activity successfully

As we walked through the USA Shooting area, I picked up a flyer titled “Winning Attitudes”. I liked what it said, so I am using some of the ideas to illustrate my photos. I hope they will encourage you to develop a “winning attitude” in all areas of your life.

Become excited, confident, and enthusiastic about your goals.

True confidence is based on the thoroughness of preparation.

Winners have the ability to look inside themselves and find that special dream.

“Olympic Strength” statue- four athletes supporting the world with a figure skater beside them

Winners focus on solutions, not problems.

Winners have positive attitudes in all elements of their lives. The more you think about, talk about, and write about a thing happening, the greater the certainty of that thing happening.

vehicle — on display in the Hall of Fame

Goals should identify minimum performance levels. They should never limit your performance.

Real winners are champions in life, not just in sports.

two champion athletes — Runner Tyson Gay and gymnast Mary Lou Retton in the Hall of Fame

Missing a goal means setting another goal to strive for.

A champion constantly learns and improves.

practice — words to train by and live by

Champions are willing to risk a little in the short run to gain an advantage in the long run.

Winners have the ability to look inside themselves and find that special dream.

man standing next to hockey players — Look out Raymond!

A champion constantly learns and improves.

Excellence is achieved only through constant pursuit.

housing. — The athletes live, eat, and sleep here.

Real winners are champions in life, not just sports.

What makes YOU a CHAMPION?

Which of these “winning attitudes” resonates most with you?

Which do you want to cultivate more in your life?

Which attitude will be most challenging for you?

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