“This above all:To Thine Own Self Be True” “The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark”
(Polonius’ last piece of advice to his son, Laertes)Act 1, Scene 3 (William Shakespeare, London, 1600-1602)
What Are We Going to Cover?
a. How to be True to Yourself b. A Mysterious Transformation c. What’s Your Personal Truth
Being True To Oneself Means:
Utilizing Your Existing KnowledgeRendering Your Past ExperienceTrusting Your Natural Instincts
“Cross Training” SWOTNot Cracking
How to Be True To Oneself?
Be True To Yourself By:
Manage ExpectationsHave a Plan(s)
Be AwareStay “In-Tune”
Make FLEX Adjustments(Course & Trajectory?)
The Specifics:Invest 21 Minutes Weekly
Check the Number$ (Logic)Listen to Your Heart (Emotion)
Ask for Feedback (Coach)
1902 – Paris, France “The Dreyfus Affair”
Pierre Giffard vs.Jules-Albert de Dion (Geo Lefevre)
May 31, 1903“The Race of Truth”
Maurice Garin
3 Weeks2,200 Miles
130,000 - 180,000 Vertical Feet
108.8.5.1
A Mysterious Transformation:
A Mysterious Transformation:Focus
LanguageKnowledgeApproach(s)
Mannerism(s)Energy / Excitement
Your “Personal Truth” Means:
Sustaining Your BalanceKeeping Your “Core”
Showing Vulnerability
Strengthen Your Core By:
ExperimentingDefining Loyalty
“Pain” Builds StrengthKeeping Values & Ethics
Using Your Unique PersonalityDistance vs. Recovery vs. Intervals
VIDEO 1 – TDF 2000http://www.youtube.com/my_videos_edit?ns=1&video_id=KtfFnIrjGP8
BONK (Fringale)“Expression used by cyclists to describe exercise-induced low-blood-sugar levels;
a feeling of light-headedness and weakness in all limbs. Similar to 'The Wall' in running.”
(Described as: Cycling on the same piece of road.)
Who Bonks? “You cannot operate at a level anywhere near your normal capabilities until --- you cure the cause.”
Causes of a Bonk?Adequate Training (i.e. Out of Shape)
Causes of a Bonk Fuel: Food, Fluids, Glucose, Sodium, Endurolytes Style: ?
How to Avoid a Bonk?
Join a Loyal & Competitive TeamLean on Your TEAM
Draft OftenCadence (Trends & Patterns)Utilize Each Others Strengths
Rest, Attack, “Flex” When Needed
There IS Only One Way to Win “The Tour”
Reality Check:
Growth Demands Hard WorkBe Consistently ConsistentIt Takes “Luck” to Succeed
Confidence in ___ is RequiredBelief in ___ is Necessary
YOU Are THE Key
JuSt bE YoUrsELf
VIDEO 2 – TDFhttp://www.youtube.com/my_videos_edit?ns=1&video_id=RJjP1pOWJuc