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Dr. G on Success (Hard Work) READ!!!!!!!!!

THE NOT SO "BLIND SIDE" - THE REALLY OBVIOUS SECRET TO SUCCESS

Submitted by Dr. G on Fri, 11/27/2009 - 16:59.

The feel-good hit movie, THE BLIND SIDE, has just made its' debut in movie theaters to rave reviews. Based upon the the 2006 best selling book of the same name, it charts the improbable success of Baltimore Raven's rookie tackle, Michael Oher from homelessness and poverty on the mean streets of Memphis to starting in the NFL.

While the movie features the kindness and generosity of an Ole Miss booster who got Oher off the streets and helped him tap into his tremendous potential, the most important part of this story resides within this 23 year old himself and is not really highlighted on the big screen. The main reason that Oher has made it as far as he has against overwhelming odds is because of his willingness to "pay his physical dues." Simply put, the kid's work ethic is prodigious and admirable.

While it's an obvious cliche' that the real secret to success is consistent and persistent HARD WORK, for some reason this simple and basic concept seems to escape so many of us.Perhaps it's because of what hard work actually entails. It's, well...HARD! It doesn't come easy and it frequently hurts. It's uncomfortable, boring and very often not much FUN! It takes a lot of time and requires that one endures a tremendous amount of physical and emotional discomfort. It requires courage and sacrifice!

Gack!!!! Who on earth wants to consistently have to go through all of that????!!!

Exactly!!!! So while everyone may entertain dreams about making it big, only a select few are actually willing to do what is really necessary to turn those success fantasies into a reality. Oher is nonplussed about his seemingly improbable celebrity and would much prefer if no-one knew his story. What he does want people to know about him is that there is nothing improbable about working your butt off. This is what he attributes to his current success and what will most likely result, barring any unforeseen injuries, in a very long and successful NFL career.

Got a dream? Want to turn into a reality? GREAT!!!! Then, roll up your sleeves, shut your mouth and get to work!!!! Meaningful success on and off the field can only be yours if you are willing to tenaciously work for it! You've got to pay your physical dues in order to make it happen and when you're done paying, then you need to pay some more!!!!

Incidentally, go see the movie! In my humble opinion, it's well worth it!!!!!

No Practice Today Pool Down

Al is working on it will be find Saturday. Captains Practice Saturday 8am.

I will see you Monday 6am.

Remember this Sunday SUDS!!

Team gathering at Suds Noon. There will be a short presentation about our new pool.

See you all there.

Purple Tide Swims Scrimmage

Tuesday Night the Tide swam at Elkhorn H.S. in a scrimmage. The Tide only swimming on 6 practice days (10 practices), had an outstanding night.

Course is 25 meters. Several school records were set.

New Records:

200 Medley Relay: Mike McNulty bk, Christian Daniels br, Dan Luebke fly, and Cody Fick fr. 2:07.66

Luebke: 200 Free 2:17.22

McNulty: 200 I.M. 2:34.66 & 400 Free 4:54.24

Fick: 100 Breast 1:20.45

Daniels: freshman rec. 200 I.M. 2:38.30, 100 breast 1:24.09

Matt McNulty J.V. 400 free 7:14.88

The Tides 1st meet will be Friday December 4th at the BMHS Natatorium 5pm.

Middle Tide Boys Stay Undefeated

Tuesday 11/24 the Middle Tide defeated Janesville Marshall. The Tide again had well balance meet.

1st Places:

Arman Cabrara 200 Free 2:15.27 TR, 100 Free 58.92 TR.

Jose Cardenas 100 I.M. 1:15.05, 50 Back 34.83

Caleb Schober 50 Fly 34.24, 50 Breast 37.71

200 Free Relay of Jack Klobucar, Cradenas, Schober, Cabrara 1:57.77 TR.

There were many other outstanding swims, Morgan Poepping IM&Breast, Andrew DeKok 50 Breast, Christian Schober Fly, Andrew Wadle 100 I.M.

Great Job!!! Keep it going.

Elkhorn Scrimage Tonight

Team Meeting 4pm

Bus leaves 4:15pm

Meet 6pm

Coming Straight Home.

Practice Wednesday 8am-11

Team Picture

Remember Team Picture Monday, during Practice. Timer Club included. Also remember movie.

The Blindside Movie

Psychology Club is sponsoring a movie night at the Beloit Movie Theaters. This Monday 11/23.

$8 including popcorn and pop.

Movie starts at 6:45. I will end practice early if you guys want to go.

Talk to me about this.

Middle Tide Boys Win!!!!

Middle Tide Boys beat Janesville Franklin 160-70.

The Tide was lead in the 1st event the 200 Medley Relay. New School Record, New 8th Grade Record of 2:10.56. Members were Caleb Schober back 34.24, Morgan Poepping Breast 39.49, Armann Cabrera Fly 28.74, Jose Cardenas Free 28.09.

Other 1st Places:

Cardenas 200 Free, 100 Free.

Cabrera 100 I.M., 50 Fly

C. Schober 50 Free, 50 Back

200 Free Relay: Chris Schober, Joe Garetson, Jack Klobucar, Poepping.

New Records:

Klobucar 6th grade 100 Free 1:17.13

Jordan Hudson 6th grade 50 Free 38.75

GOLD AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Lady Tide have been mining Gold. This years Varsity Team has a G.P.A. of 3.845. This will make them eligible for the NISCA Academic Gold Award for the 5th year in a row. The Lady Tide has been ranked by NISCA as one the best academic programs in the country, Top 10 the last 5 years. The Lady Tide is Coached by Kim Waite and Stacey Johansson

Timer Club Meeting

Friday 3:20 in Pool.

See Coach Vogel ASAP if you can not make it.

Middle Tide Boys Home Thursday

Need Timers and Table workers.

Remember High School Practice Following meet.

5:30-8pm

Team Picture

Monday Nov. 23rd at Afternoon Practice

Wear Purple!!

Bring running shoes that can get Wet

Wednesday Morning Practice.

Parents Meeting

Wednesday in the Pool Balcony 5:30. Meet the Coaches and see your Boys working out.

We will go over my policies and expectations. Also meet the other parents.

Remember 1st meet is a week from Tuesday.

23 on Tide after 1st Day

If you still want to swim see Coach Vogel ASAP

Reminder

That the Boys Swim Team has a scrimmage at Elkhorn on Tuesday November 24 meet starts at 6pm

New Record !!!!!!!!! :)

Margo Grover Broke the 32 year old BMHS Sophomore record in the 100 Freestyle with a 57.59. The old record was held by Ann Criswell of 57.63 set in 1977. Congratulations Margo!!!!!!!!

1 Week R U Ready?????????????

6 Days 19 hours from this Posting.
Also I need your Yellow Card and T-Shirt Info.
Code Meeting is Thursday at BMHS 6:30pm

Lady Tide at Sectionals Outstanding

The Lady Tide had an OUTSTANDING SECTIONAL Saturday.

The Tide had many All Time Tide performances.

400 Free Relay of Margo Grover, Em Busam, Madeline Franklin, and Gabby DeKok swam a 4:01. 6th Place and 7th Fastest All Time.

200 Free Relay of Grover, Cherrlle Phon, Franklin, Busam swam a 1:49 for the 6th Fastest All Time.

Grover 50 Free 26.4 8th All Time, 100 Free 56.5 4th All Time

Busam 200 Free 2:09 8th All Time, 500 Free 5:42 3rd All Time

DeKok 50 Breast 36.0 6th All Time

Phon 50 Fly 29.9 6th All Time, 100 Fly 1:09

Becca Wentworth 50 Back 33.6 8th All Time

Middle Tide Boys Win Opener

Middle Tide Beat Janesville Franklin 147-48 Friday at the BMHS Natatorium. The Tide had many outstanding swims.

1st Place:

Caleb Schober 200 Free 2:30.14, 50 Breast 38.48

Jose Cardenas 100 I.M. 1:19.73, 50 Fly 33.77

Armann Cabrera 50 Free 26.42, 100 Free 1:01.01 8th Grade Team Records

Chris Schober 50 Back 40.22

200 Medley Relay of Jason Schroeder, Chris Schober, Andrew DeKok, Jack Klobacar

200 Free Relay Caleb Schober, Cardenas, Morgan Poepping, Cabrera. 1:59.06 8th Grade Team Record.

Great Job Tide!!!!!!!!!!

Middle Tide Boys Home Friday

Friday the Middle Tide hosts Janesville Franklin at the BMHS Natatorium. Warm-up is at 3:45, Meet is at 4:30. High School Boys we need you to help work the meet, as timers and table workers. See Coach Vogel or Coach DeKok ASAP.

Middle Tide Boys Open TONIGHT!!

Middle Tide Boys scrimmage at Janesville Edison Middle tonight at 4:30. This year the Boys have 20 swimmers.

TIDE Practice Starts Two Weeks from Today!!!!!!!!!

13 Days, 17 Hours, 12 minutes from this POST!!

Will you be READY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lady Tide Beats Parker at Big 8 Meet

The Lady Tide swam a Great Meet at Middleton Saturday.

Outstanding swims by all.

Notable Swims:

Margo Grover 50 Free 26.41, 100 Free 58.21 both swims are 6th all time BMHS

Em Busam 200 Free 2:10.31 9th All-Time, 500 Free 5:46.88 4th All-Time

200 Free Relay of Grover, Gabby DeKok, Cherelle Phon, Madiline Frankline 1:52.54 9th All-Time.

One other notable swim Becca Wentworth 100 Breast 1:24.00 big time improvement.

The Lady Tide swims at the Kenosha Bradford Sectional Saturday at 1pm. Get there early if you want to see the meet.