It seems to me that there's a divide in competitive sport. Like there's a shock. There's those at the top of their game and those that aspire to reaching that level. In between is a divide that not many can get through. I read a phrase on another blog yesterday relating to cycling:
"Ability is what you are capable of, motivation determines what you do, attitude determines how well you do it."
Ability...a difficult trait to gauge. Ability is relative to your activity. What Sean Kelly achieved on a bike would not relate to an ability at soccer. What these guys can do with a kettlebell doesn't mean that they could win a marathon. So we're born to be able to apply our body's structure to an activity...sometimes to our chosen one. So if it's Kettlebells that you find easy to apply to...well done, tick box one and move on to box two. If you don't have the ability of others...move to box two anyway...it may help.
Motivation...what a can of worms to open. So, what motivates you. It's as personal a trait as ability, as motivation to do what you do is based on your own wants, needs & desires. If you want to be as fit as you can be, if you want to walk feeling a spring in your step comes as equal as wanting to be a world champion. It takes drive and determination. If you want to present yourselves at a kettlebell class for the social aspect...that's your motivation. The outcome is relative! Motivation, as such, doesn't mean you've failed because you don't match the aspirations of others. Motivation is personal...it determines what you do, and it can be a greater driver than ability.
Attitude...ha! How serious are you? That is determined by your level of motivation and the goals you have. Your attitude towards a social gathering at a kettlebell club doesn't seem like a requirement for a strength in attitude but you need to free your time. You need to commit your time and energy to fulfilling your need. Becoming a world champion takes attitude too, to meet with the level you have set for yourself and committing to those aims. Again attitude, and it's application, is relative.
Wonderful...a lovely little one-liner saying has been dissected. But the one-liner, and how it applies is down to you. Watching the ability, motivation and attitude of leaders and winners can be a help or a hindrance. It may boost your motivation...it may crush it. The reality is inside you. Look at what you want, what you need and what you can commit to. That way you will achieve the level of contention that all others achieve. You don't need a world title to know that you've achieved greatness. You just need to know that you have reached your level...your world title.
