Posted on July 18, 2006
Filed Under Energy, Ideas, Video Podcasts

Morning beach walk topic: my new hero, Bode Miller.

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About Today's Show

My hero du jour is Bode Miller, the so-called "bad boy" of downhill skiiing. I really dislike those kinds of labels, especially in cases like this where I believe he is a true ground-breaker. He offers up a very different way to live a life, one that is not invested in the results of what you do. He is one of the most competent skiers on the planet yet he is not invested in winning. He could ski in private, and choose not to be in competition, but part of the deep pleasure he has is giving the spectators an inspirational experience — and more often than not that distinctly includes not winning the race.

What if competition were not just about winning, which means only one person or team gets to be happy with the result? What if it were also about seeing how you perform under pressure? What if were also about being able to go places and do things that are not otherwise available? What if it were about the process and not the result? When it is, there is no way to lose.

Try this on today: Don't get invested in the results of what you do. At it's core, it is a radical thought.

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Hawaiian words
Kipi: rebel
Mea lanakila: winner

Tags: competition, bode miller, beachwalks, hawaii, dog, vlog, video,video podcast,walk, beach, roxanne darling, lexi, kaimoku, travel,

Comments

2 Responses to “Beach Walk #146 – Don’t Get Invested…”

Cali on July 19th, 2006 5:10 pm

What could I accomplish if I wasn't invested in the results or winning? Hmmh have to think that. . . its an interesting concept and I am waiting for it to sink in.

Thanks Rox, and Hi Lexi!

SoCalGal on July 19th, 2006 5:46 pm

As a cancer patient, I found that today's theme really resonated. The journey (process) is so important and satisfying for me.