The Olympic Games have been going on in Rio for a week now and we have been watching a bit here and there. I am very fond of gymnastics. Other than that, we watch some of the sports simply to help the kids understand more about the world around them.
Yes, I think there is educational value in watching a bit of the Olympics. Emphasis on “a bit.” Competition is part of life. Grit and perseverance are part of a successful life. Olympic athletes may have super-human powers, but at the end of the day they are people who have turned on the flame of ambition in their hearts. Continue reading