A Maradona Moment
Even to those of us who knew little about the enormity of Maradona’s fame, he carried the magic of a superstar. This greatness, even a fraction of it, was what we were aiming for, or so we thought.
Even to those of us who knew little about the enormity of Maradona’s fame, he carried the magic of a superstar. This greatness, even a fraction of it, was what we were aiming for, or so we thought.
Gretchen and Don’s example of owning your talent and good fortune, and caring about those who followed you, was always a light for me.
One year ago today, Eva Twardokens was in a plane crash in her beloved Citabria, “Buttercup,” while on a check ride with her flight instructor. One year ago this evening, none of us knew if Eva would open her eyes again, let alone talk, walk and do any of the things she did as a World Class athlete who had never really downshifted. When I’m out in the ski world, I often run into people … » read more
A win for Tommy Ford is a win for old style ski racing, where great skiing, a good club, community support and perseverance can be enough.
“Punching above your weight” is exceeding expectations by banding together, working hard and aiming high; by doing more with less, and seeing adversity as an opportunity to shine brighter.
Now is the time to try something new and reach wider, rather than to get stuck on a thin base of statistics that are used to exclude. Now is a time to show a commitment to an inclusive, collaborative culture.