Today I chose this topic because I have just found out that the Chicago Bulls' Derrick Rose is out again after undergoing another knee surgery. It makes you think that luck is not on his side. It takes a lot of hard work, dedication, and focus to be the best at what sport you want to play, and here comes this burden called injury that you can't put a stop to even if you tried. Injury can either ruin your whole career or either make you miss a portion of it.
I truly believe that mental toughness is the main ingredient to being a successful athlete. I say this because you NEVER know how things are going to play out. There's not enough time for you to worry about injury prevention, you just have to go out and give it your all. If it is going to happen, it is going to happen. It's not fair, but it comes with the territory. As a fan, I just hate the fact that athletes work so hard and come so far and then it seems that everything comes crashing down. It may sound a little absurd, but injury may not be so bad after all, it can just be a scare. It just depends on how it wants to effect you at that time.
Last, injury can be a good thing because it can give you some time to shift your focus on something that you have been ignoring for a long time whether it's grades, family, or maybe time to yourself. It's something that you just have to accept. Nobody wants to be hurt or to end their career, but it's all being part of being an athlete.
That's my thought for today...after reading this I hope it gives you something to think about as an athlete or sports fan. Until next time...
Helen
