Weren't they wonderful to watch? Focused, on track, knowing exactly what they wanted to do -- and then doing it! Wow! Each event...What a performance!!!!!
As I cheered for Shawn Johnson and Nastia Liukin, I couldn't help but wear my "Memory Lady Hat" filter. It goes with me almost everywhere I go.
So, here are two main connections I saw between the Olympian gymnists and the art of having a good memory:
First of all, the most important part of memory begins with paying attention to what you choose to remember. Imagine if Shawn or Nastia were thinking of how badly they wanted to win, or started daydreaming of how exciting it will be to bring home the "gold" -- letting their mind wander to anything other than the task at hand. OOOPS.....
Secondly, there's no resting on your laurels, either in Olympic competition or in important situations in business or everyday life. Just as Shawn and Nastia had to approach each event with the knowledge that even though they did well in the past, the only thing that counted in the current performance was precisely that -- the current performance. Well, that's how we have to face every day in the tasks we deem important, A-1 priority.
For example, some people might leave the house with their kitchen cabinets open; others would never dream of doing anything other than closing the cabinets as soon as they take out what they want. That choice is personal opinion and a matter of housekeeping.
On the other hand, it's NEVER safe to leave the house without unplugging the coffee pot. Nor do you want to be like the man who forgot that he placed his baby in the car seat on top of the car, and with the baby still on top of the car, drove away (a true story - luckilly the baby wasn't hurt).
So in the transition times throughout your day, before you leave the house, before you leave your car, when you first get to the office, etc., be like Shawn and Nastia. Stop, take a deep breath, think of what you need to do -- and then, do it! - Don't forget!
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