Get The Back Story

One of the things I have enjoyed about this year's Olympic games is hearing the back story of the athletes. I find myself enjoying the stories almost as much as the games themselves. Whether it be the overwhelming odds that an athlete has had to overcome or the passionate pursuit of an Olympic dream, each athlete has a back story. It's the back story that allows you to see them for who they are as individuals, not just as the athlete.

NBC has done a great job of sharing a wide variety of stories about athletes from across the globe. Whether it be the former Russian gymnast Oksana Chusovitina who left her country to get her son treatment for Leukemia and now competes for the German team or our own Dara Torres who at age 41 is defying odds and winning medals. It's the stories that grab your attention, tug at your heart and make us invested as an audience. The human drama of which each athlete has had to endure at some level to get to the Olympics is not only fascinating but is inspiring and motivational.
Point To Ponder:

We all have a back story ya know? Every single person you have in your life has hopes, dreams, personal triumphs, etc.. In order to be an effective connector it's your job to dig deeper and discover the back story. It's the back story that often gives you the biggest insight into the people you want to get to know or just get know better.