The Journey is What Makes You

            In sports, and with any other goal, it is important to keep sight of the desired result. Diana Nyad reminds us to keep site of our goals, no matter how much adversity we may face. Her TED talk is about her desire to swim from the coast of Cuba to the coast of Florida without any assistance other than nourishment. Do you think she did it?

            Nyad attempted her dream at on point in her life, when she was in her twenties, but was unsuccessful. The ocean contains different oceanic wildlife that could tamper with her, that could possibly end her life. Nyad didn’t give up, though. It stuck with her and she finally decided to retry while in her 60s. With the help of her team, a little food, and her music playlist, Nyad made it from Cuba to Florida.

            Her amazing story has told me that not only in sports, but in life, we must keep pushing. There are so many obstacles, and so many things that may keep us behind. People may have attempted something that we would like to accomplish and failed, giving them the idea that they can discourage us from going for our goals. She has also shown us that we are never too old, no matter the goal. The journey is what makes us who we are; the achievement of the goal is the sweet reward.

            This has been inspiration enough for me to decide to stop lagging when it comes to following my dreams. It is my duty to make myself happy, it is my responsibility to do the things that I want to do, to get to where I want to be in my life. She has shown me that, with the sport that I participate in, and with my dreams with the music business, I should try to reach my goals, no matter the adversity I have already faced, and the obstacles I will continue to face on the way there.