Karl Birch’s Post

“The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not winning but taking part; the essential thing in life is not conquering but fighting well.” - Pierre de Coubertin Let's get inspired by the thousands of athletes in the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics. Let's bring a bit of that Olympic spirit into our business lives for the next 16 days. Here are my top 10 Olympic Gold Medal principles: 1- Let's train hard, and play fair, effort matters. (No cheating) 2-Let's set big goals and chase them hard. 3- Embrace teamwork – we win and lose together. 4- Let's celebrate wins but be humble, and learn from our losses. 5- Push our limits – growth is outside the comfort zone- My favorite 6- Respect your competitors – sportsmanship matters. 7- Stay focused and disciplined daily. Need more of this in my life 8- Face challenges with courage and strength. 9- Let's lift each other up – we rise together. 10 - Let's show some gratitude – Let's appreciate every opportunity ! Let the Games Begin! 🚴🏽♂️ 🏊🏃🏻♂️ #olympicgames #winning #paris2024

🏅 Celebrating the Olympic Spirit 🏅 The Olympic Games are more than just a global sports event—they are a symbol of unity, resilience and the pursuit of excellence. Every athlete who competes on this world stage represents not just their country but the dedication, discipline and determination it takes to reach the pinnacle of human potential. Whether it's breaking records or simply breaking barriers, the Olympics remind us of the incredible heights we can reach when we push beyond our limits and come together as a global community. From the unforgettable moments of triumph to the stories of perseverance, the Games inspire us all to strive for greatness in our own lives. As we cheer on these extraordinary athletes, let's also take a moment to reflect on the values of respect, friendship, and fair play that the Olympics stand for. These values are not just for the sports arena—they are principles we can carry into our workplaces, our communities and our daily lives. Here's to the power of sport to bring us together and to the incredible athletes who remind us that with hard work and determination, anything is possible. 🥇 #Olympics #Inspiration #Excellence #Teamwork #GlobalUnity

#Paralympic athletes have so much to teach me about how to show up every at work and in life generally. Here are a few lesson's I'm applying from what I've watched so far: -Showing up is the first step to facing any challenge. -When faced with a problem that doesn't yet have a solution, create one. -Never say never. -Most people want you to succeed. Work with those who do and ignore those who don't. And there are so many more. As a one-armed competitive athlete in my middle/high school years, I can't believe I never knew about or paid attention to the Paralympics. I could have learned so much! I won't make that mistake again. Thankfully, I was embraced by the athletes I trained with in softball and tennis. Problem-solving was the first step to learning both sports. After that, it was practice, hard work, blood, sweat, and tears. Just like my two-handed teammates. This year, I'm making a point of watching the Paralympics with my family. I love seeing my kids faces when they watch athletes accomplish amazing feats of athleticism and strength. And when they hear the stories the athletes had to overcome to get to Paris. It's awesome and it's a reminder of the unique ingenuity we humans possess to overcome so many obstacles. Make some time in your calendar to watch the #Paralympics! You won't regret it. https://lnkd.in/g6DNpha9

Olympic closing ceremony 2024: Everything you need to know

Every Olympian works full-time at their games or sports, some are well-paid, others earn nothing, but they are all professional athletes or gamers, not amateurs … Some just have second jobs so they can eat. As to this silly venue change every four years, Greece should initiate a modern summer and Winter Olympics to be permenantly based in Greece, where countries could have permenant homes and training facilities, so that the wasteful rebuilding and criminal graft would end. Greek Modern Olympic Sports would be defined as anything where the athlete propels him/herself or the object or both. Within that definition, trim the number of sports, and within those, trim the number races, since the goal is to determine the best/fastest, not to drag this out into months. For instance, in swimming, do you really need anything more than a hundred free and a hundred individual medley to determine who the best swimmer is? The fact of the matter is that distance events are boring and tedious, and spectators don’t watch them unless highly persuaded. (And, no, F1 is not a sport, it is a social event underpinned with the addiction to watching car crashes.) The Greek Modern Olympic Committee would redefine ethics in sports. It would return to Greece what is theirs. And it would be a boon to the Greek economy, to say the least. No arguing about who owns culture or history. If any ancient culture’s current country wants to have their own modern Olympics, I think that would be great, and the market would decide how many are too much. In that way, some cultures might emphasize different sports. Ghana could have the Ashanti Modern Olympics, for example. One could imagine that more than one Olympics per season would be enough, times fours years, means that the viewing audience could absorb sixteen permenant Olympics, if there were that many ancient cultures to produce them. One of the results of reorganizing world competition would be that each Olympics COULD have their own rules, so that we don’t end up with the international corruption that pervades the current Olympics from site selection to WADA. The Greeks or the Ashanti’s or whichever other ancient culture could run a cleaner Olympiad than we now have. IMO.

Ever wondered which country has hosted the Olympics more times than any other? It's none other than the USA! That's right, America's passion for sports and spirit of competition has made it the ultimate Olympic host, setting the stage for countless historical moments. #AspectSports #DidYouKnow #GetOlympicReady #USA #ParisParalympics2024 #ParisParalympic #ParisOlympics #Olympics2024 #Sport #OlympicHistory #SportsIndustry #SportsManagement

Are you looking forward to the Paris 2024 Olympics? Do you want to learn more about the sport psychology behind world class performances & how you can get involved in your own mini-Olympics? Then check out the SPRINT Projects latest blog post. https://lnkd.in/eSz_Ctk2 #paris2024olympics

Olympic Snippets - Aftermath Transcendence of ‘Marchand-Mania’ Since the beginning of the #Paris 2024 #Olympic Games home favourite #LeonMarchand stunned the crowds with his performance where he won five medals, #gold in all four individual events and a #bronze medal in the men’s 4×100 medley relay. The most remarkable moment came during the 400m individual medley final, where the crowd erupted in cheers for every stroke of his competition as he shattered the world record, leaving a lasting mark in Olympic history. Leon’s achievements didn’t just bring home medals—they galvanized the entire nation of #France. His remarkable performances united the country in pride and celebration, reminding us all of the power of sports to bring people together. #Sports have a unique power to unite people across the world, #transcending borders, #cultures, and differences. #Athletes from different nations come together not just to compete, but to showcase the best of #humanity— such as resilience, determination, and, above all, sportsmanship. Despite a world too often divided by various challenges such as geopolitics, sport politics, egocentrism, narcissism, sports stand as an example of how competition can coexist with friendship and unity. At the end of the day, you need your fellow human to compete, don’t you? And it is in sports that the world plays for a better, more connected world. #Sportsmanship #UnityInSports #GlobalCommunity #Camaraderie

To herald the start of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, we have compiled some interesting facts about Olympic medals. How many did you already know? https://lnkd.in/eVH75sEM

Beyond the Podium: The True Essence of Athletic Motivation Recent research challenges our perception of Olympic medals. While bronze medalists often appear happier than silver, the story goes deeper. A comprehensive study reveals that winning is just one piece of the motivational puzzle for athletes. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀? ✅ The sheer joy of physical exertion, the thrill of social bonds, and, surprisingly, a strong family orientation. ➡️ 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗮 𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝘀𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘀. So, next time you watch sports, remember: It's not just about the medal. It's about the holistic fulfillment of fundamental human desires. This perspective might change how we view 'success' in athletics and beyond. #IntrinsicMotivation #AthleticPsychology #ReframingSuccess"