Comments on: The Athlete Mentality in the Working World http://www.laurenafernandez.com/blog/the-athlete-mentality-in-the-working-world/ Fri, 15 Apr 2011 21:51:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Terri http://www.laurenafernandez.com/blog/the-athlete-mentality-in-the-working-world/comment-page-1/#comment-4332 Terri Fri, 15 Apr 2011 21:51:30 +0000 http://www.laurenafernandez.com/blog/?p=1769#comment-4332 Love your comments (and sayings) on the post. There are so many analogies between work and sports, but really, each useful lesson you learn from participating in either can be applied to life in general. Love your comments (and sayings) on the post. There are so many analogies between work and sports, but really, each useful lesson you learn from participating in either can be applied to life in general.

]]> By: Matthew Bogue http://www.laurenafernandez.com/blog/the-athlete-mentality-in-the-working-world/comment-page-1/#comment-4324 Matthew Bogue Wed, 13 Apr 2011 02:46:14 +0000 http://www.laurenafernandez.com/blog/?p=1769#comment-4324 Great post, I love the comparison. Playing collegiate sports was the best experience of my life. I wake up each morning to a framed picture with three sayings I will always cherish and live by that I took away from that experience. I learned countless other lessons about life and certainly a lot about myself as well, but these 3 always have stuck with me.<br><br>1.) "Next Play" - Don't dwell on set backs. <br><br>2.) "Good teams have good players, great teams have great teammates." - Strive to be a great teammate and you'll always be an asset to a successful team. Great company's value great teammates.<br><br>3.) "Be an energy giver, not a energy taker" - Be the co-worker or friend that constantly brings positive energy, not the one that complains and brings people down. Great post, I love the comparison. Playing collegiate sports was the best experience of my life. I wake up each morning to a framed picture with three sayings I will always cherish and live by that I took away from that experience. I learned countless other lessons about life and certainly a lot about myself as well, but these 3 always have stuck with me.

1.) “Next Play” – Don't dwell on set backs.

2.) “Good teams have good players, great teams have great teammates.” – Strive to be a great teammate and you'll always be an asset to a successful team. Great company's value great teammates.

3.) “Be an energy giver, not a energy taker” – Be the co-worker or friend that constantly brings positive energy, not the one that complains and brings people down.

]]> By: Samantha Swain http://www.laurenafernandez.com/blog/the-athlete-mentality-in-the-working-world/comment-page-1/#comment-4318 Samantha Swain Mon, 11 Apr 2011 18:11:23 +0000 http://www.laurenafernandez.com/blog/?p=1769#comment-4318 Great post. Having been a ballet dancer for 14 years, I can certainly see the parallels between athletics and the working world - - focus, perseverance and practice will take you to the next level in your chosen sport just as in your career. I push myself by saying 'yes' to opportunities or projects that I fear I'm not prepared for or might make a mistake at, because I know the challenge and the things I'll learn along the way will help me grow professionally and personally. Great post. Having been a ballet dancer for 14 years, I can certainly see the parallels between athletics and the working world – - focus, perseverance and practice will take you to the next level in your chosen sport just as in your career. I push myself by saying 'yes' to opportunities or projects that I fear I'm not prepared for or might make a mistake at, because I know the challenge and the things I'll learn along the way will help me grow professionally and personally.

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