Get inspired!

Who’s your mentor? How weird is it to say “my daughter?” Shouldn’t it be the other way around? My daughter, Katie, has been an inspiration to many athletes, as a forward/post player for Hillsdale College Women’s Basketball. The incredible thing is that she pretty much sat on the bench her first two years, even though she did amazing things in high school. Those were the times that she really didn’t like basketball too much – she had so much to give and couldn’t execute. She was more or less, a caged tiger.

Yet, when uncaged her junior year, she didn’t waste any time getting the job done. I’ve often called her “a gazelle” on the court, because she is so fast, sleek and effective in her every move. Her records are now legendary (Summary here: http://www.mlive.com/sports/jackson/index.ssf/2009/05/hillsdale_colleges_katie_cezat.html) … but more importantly, the way she played the game was so inspiring. She savored it. She excelled at it. She totally encompassed it and made it her game.

I think many of us have the potential to do that with our own skills, but we are held back by various forces. My challenge to you is to be the best at whatever it is you are the best at. And, we each have our gift. Don’t hide it. Don’t let two years on the bench or a down economy diminish your dreams and destiny. Work on it. Believe in it. Do it.

Let’s let Katie inspire us all!