Sometimes it helps to hear about the pattern for success from another angle from someone else. Coach Chris ------------------------------ From: Olivier Leroy <olivier=yourswimbook.com@send.aweber.com> on behalf of Olivier Leroy <olivier@yourswimbook.com> Subject: Be the swimmer that is ambitious and accountable Oh, hello there! Ambition and accountability. Sounds like a financial services firm staffed by former boy band members. But it’s the balance (ha—finance pun!) you need to strive for. It’s why some swimmers do this stuff... Have big goals — but don’t write them out Say they want to work hard every...

Notes from Coach Chris “Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent.” Calvin Coolidge This quote is the best short description that I have found so far of the life lessons I am persistently and determinedly coaching on deck everyday. Though I believe he left out an important word -faith. Set...