In what activity might you qualify for a gold medal? Think about it. While you may have to look beyond sports, it is very likely that you excel in something. And no, nagging is not the kind of activity we are looking for here.
For some reason, people find it difficult to see the best about themselves, erroneously figuring that to identify the best in us shows a lack of humility. In actuality, to recognize the honest truth about one's giftedness is genuine humility. You call a spade a spade.
Scientists celebrate the successful landing of Curiosity on Mars. Could this team be worthy of a gold medal? It would be false to deny the achievement. You certainly don't see scientists saying, "Oh, it was nothing." Let us give the team the honor and recognition they deserve.
We, too, can find a deeper sense of peace if we look for our own achievements worth celebrating. I am going to strive for a gold medal today in the art of listening. I've been practicing. Like a 100 meter dash, I may have a short window today in which to achieve my goal. Fortunately, I will have many opportunities to "compete."
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