I Might Not Be the Best, But I’m the Most Fun

If you’re focusing too much on the end result and not enjoying the path it takes to get there, you’re going to miss the best part of being an athlete.

If you watched any of this year’s Winter Olympics, the name Adam Rippon probably sounds familiar. His fun, contagious, quirky personality swiftly stole the hearts of thousands, including mine. While competing at the highest level in Pyeongchang, his positive attitude and unwavering confidence was undeniable. The mindset behind his outlook was revealed in one of his post-skate interviews when he stated:

“I might not be the best, but I’m the most fun.”