Always bet on yourself
Good morning. Every opportunity is a chance to win.
Rich Strike shocked the world over the weekend with his victory in the 148th Kentucky Derby. Racing at 80-1 odds, Rich Strike was a last-minute addition to the race after another horse scratched. But that's all he needed. A chance.
Rich Strike was not expected to win this race, but he seized his opportunity and turned that chance into a victory. Because that is all we can do: take our opportunities and relentlessly pursue our hopes, dreams, and goals.
If you haven't seen the race video yet, watch it. You will not be disappointed. I hope you find inspiration in Rich Strike's determination and channel that into your next opportunity.
And, most importantly, don't forget to bet on yourself.
OTHER BIG NEWS THIS WEEK:
Watch Mandy Marquardt put in some serious sprint training at the Team USA training camp last week!
Additionally, Mandy was also featured on Klean Athlete's Instagram page.
Elizabeth Beisel, Missy Franklin, Cullen Jones, and Rowdy Gaines discussed the 2022 'Make A Splash' with the Digital Journal.
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Team Novo Nordisk recently caught up with Mandy Marquardt, discussing topics a variety of topics that include what 2022 has in store for Mandy, defining success, and life after cycling.
What are some of Marquardt's goals for 2022? "I was on the podium at the Pan American Championships and would like to get back there. I’d like to be back at consistent racing this year."
Tianna Madison was recently inducted into the Elyria Sports Hall of Fame. Madison spoke to the crowd and expressed gratitude, stating, " I'm really really proud to be here. My final wish is that we make it easier for me to come home and give back to the same community. I wish I could be in front of you and engaging with you more. I will fly back from California anytime to do anything with these students, especially if it means that I can drill into them that where you start is not where you finish."
Recently, Team USA Olympians and Paralympians from 2020 Tokyo and 2022 Beijing visiting Washington D.C. and the White House. Nearly 600 athletes attended the event and were able to meet President Biden, First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff.
Personal Life Philosophy
Surprise! Everyone has a personal brand. If you’re struggling to put yours into words, start by defining your personal life philosophy.
Step 1 - How do you define success? Ask yourself, what legacy do I want to leave? This takes some time and thought. Spend 10 minutes this week to get started. (Heads up, it’s a never-ending project).
Step 2 - Pick out some cornerstones that create the foundation you build your life on. These might be key phrases and words that motivate you every day, or concepts that guide your actions and reactions. Whether it’s a quote your grandfather repeatedly shared, or a note from a parent on one of your elementary school lunches, it may have had a lasting impact on your life, and thus, become a cornerstone by which you make decisions.
One more important question: Are these supporting pillars of your brand reflected in your actions, words, interviews, and even social media posts? How do you use them to work towards leaving a legacy? Don’t leave people guessing.
For more branding development tools, sign up and check out our free branding e-book.
Easy IG Story Tip for Your Sponsors
Hello athletes! Here is an easy IG story tip for you to give your sponsors some extra love.
Whenever you do a brand collab with a sponsor (or advertiser) they are going to ask you for engagement numbers. Here is an easy way to make sure you get extra high engagement in your collab post.
If a sponsor asks you to make 3-4 IG story posts, here’s what you do.
Tip: Make the first IG story a poll that relates to the brand campaign.
Why? When you use an IG story engagement tool, your numbers go way up due to the algorithm.
This will give you better numbers, more insights and more click throughs to share with your brand collab partner.
Give this a try on your next post for a sponsor. Then, share the numbers you get with that sponsor. They will love the proactiveness and that you are thinking of their brand for them.
Reach out to us on Instagram (@cgsportsco) and let us know how it goes!
Don't forget to catch up with all Cejih Explains blog posts here.
Registration is still open for Maddy Banic's first swim camp on Sunday, May 15th! The clinic will cover freestyle and butterfly technique with drill work and will include a Q&A with Maddy.
Morgan Stanley
Since their 1935 founding, Morgan Stanley has helped people, institutions, and governments achieve their goals through wealth/investment management, sustainable investing, and more. Everything at Morgan Stanley is guided by five core values:
Do the right thing,
Put clients first,
Lead with exceptional ideas,
Commit to diversity and inclusion, and
Give back.
To learn more about all that Morgan Stanley has to offer (hint: it's a lot), visit their website at www.morganstanley.com.
A collection of the CG Sports Teams’ favorite random news of the week.
NFL: Tom Brady will join Fox Sports as an NFL Analyst when his playing career is done.
MLB: Major League Baseball is going international, planning stops in London in 2023, 2024, and 2026.
NBA: Disney+ has released a trailer for a film called "Rise," which is based on Giannis Antetokounmpo.
BAL: Playoffs begin this month for the Basketball African League (BAL). Here's what you need to know.
NHL: Patrick Marleau of the San Jose Sharks is retiring after 23 seasons.
NCAA: The Division I Board of Directors has published new NIL guidelines about boosters.
NCAA: Dick Vitale to be honored with Jimmy V Award for Perseverance at the 2022 ESPYS.
Champion's Mojo, Episode #147: "Awaken & Own Your Adult Athlete"
Why do we rarely hear the words, adult and athlete used together? What is a masters athlete? Generally we think of being an athlete for the young or being a masters athlete for the elite. But Kelly and Maria talk about their own mindset when it comes to being adult athletes, masters athletes and how keeping it fun and/or competitive. Whether you are a weekend warrior exercise who wants to get back into being an athlete or already an elite masters this episode will inspire you to new heights.
Catch up on EVERY episode at ChampionsMojo.com.
