If you want to see the tangible results of hard work and determination, tune into the 2016 Olympics. There you'll find more than a few great examples of people at the top of their game.
"For most elite competitions like the Olympics and Athletics World Championships, the world governing body publishes standards in advance of the competitions," says motivational speaker Mike Lipkin, author of Star Power: How to Be Unstoppable Through the Nine Star Social Values. "If you’re selected to compete at the event, you know you’re literally among the best in the world," Lipkin explains, "You’ve qualified to perform at the highest level against the best of the best."
