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Dream Big, Dream Real - Diana Nyad's Inspirational Story

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Criado Realty 0548772

Diana Nyad's current initiative—to revive in us humans the sense of our own potential as she explores hers—seems to go very well with this. The ocean is vast and so is human potential. As alien a place as it may seem to us, at night, out in the middle of nowhere, the ocean is a somewhere, as mysterious and glorious as anything imaginable.
--Candace Hogan, reporting from aboard Quest in the Florida Straits

Diana Nyad, former Olympic endurance swimmer, now 62 (turns 63 tomorrow), set out to swim from the coast of Cuba to the coast of Florida and almost did it! She's an inspiration to everyone around the world, but especially women in their 60s. 

She fought through hypothermia, swarms of Box Jelly fish, and a squall (a sudden storm that creates harsh winds and rains) for over 46 miles in 60 hours. What finally stopped her was the medical complications of swelling from the Box Fish school she swarm right over, causing swollen lips and tongue. I am sure she is broken-hearted, but I am also sure she isn't done trying. I expect I'll see her in the news again next year - Go Diana!

Recently I have been blogging about goals, inspirations, and setting direction in your life as I walk on my own personal development journey.  The lessons that I learned from Diana are:

1. Never, ever give up. She initiated this 20 years ago but hit Box Jelly fish and had to stop. Twenty years later she tried it again, having planned for the Jelly fish she wore a special suit to protect her from the stings; but the face and lips still exposed.

2. Goals are about direction, not necessarily accomplishing them. While I believe in S.M.A.R.T. goals which includes Realistic and Attainable, if you don't get to the finish line you are now prepared for the next go 'round. As Thomas Edison once said, "I have not failed 1,000 times, I have successfully discovered 1,000 ways how not to make a light bulb." By writing down goals and creating action steps to get there, you may find that you need to change course along the way, and that's okay.

3. Get Health Focused. Ms. Nyad attempted this at an age when most people begin taking 7-10 medications a day. We are not pre-destined to be on meds, rather, we are pre-destined for life success if we are only willing to set health goals and action steps. Personally, I am in the process of re-shaping my health to ward off Diabetes and Heart Disease. She has motivated me to commit to my 3 x week sessions at Gold's Gym.

Please read her Diana Nyad's blog and consider how Ms. Nyad's triumphant effort can be an inspiration to yours.

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Comments (10)

Fernando Herboso - Associate Broker MD, & VA
Maxus Realty Group of Samson Properties - Clarksburg, MD
301-246-0001 Serving Maryland, DC and Northern VA

Cathy, she is a winner after all. . her biggest accomplishment in life may just be the fact that she did not finish it. .but she tried!

Aug 20, 2012 11:12 PM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Cathy and than you for this terrific blog. I agree with you, there is much to learn from Dianna's repeated efforts to reach her goals. I am inspired and feelinng she will be back.

Aug 20, 2012 11:13 PM
Doug Rogers
RE/MAX Coastal Properties - Destin, FL
Your Real Estate Resource!

She is brave in my book just for trying. These setbacks will just make her eventual success that much sweeter!

Aug 20, 2012 11:22 PM
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

Good Morning Cathy, I have been following her and it was so sad she had to stop her brave swim.  Have a great Tuesday

Aug 20, 2012 11:37 PM
John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Good morning Cathy -

Just flipped on the news to find the outcome of Diana Nyad's adventure.  She is a winner, a hero and a great inspiration to all.  

 

Aug 20, 2012 11:46 PM
Alisa McKeel Willson
Appraisal Pros in Texas - Huntsville, TX
Certified Res. Appraiser

Such an insperation....and a reminder that we will never achieve our goals if we don't start some where..

 

Aug 21, 2012 12:25 AM
Anita Clark
Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA
Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

Cathy: It would not surprise me if she tried it again next year.  She is an inspiration!

Aug 21, 2012 02:22 AM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Cathy, I have been following Diana too. She is an inspiration on how you just keep trying and never give up.

Aug 21, 2012 12:14 PM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Hi Cathy. Diana is one amazing Lady. What an inspiration for all of us to follow. NO. 1 is great for everyday motivation. Never, ever Give Up!

Aug 23, 2012 12:43 AM
Kwee Huset
Kwee Huset Realty - Venice, FL
Venice Florida Homes For Sale

Hi Cathy, winners never quit, quitters never win. Diana Nyad is a winner who inspires many people.   

Aug 25, 2012 12:24 PM