Why Supernova?
Stellar evolution, the life cycle of a star, hits its peak in the supernova stage. Supernovas can outshine entire galaxies and radiate more energy than our sun will in its entire lifetime. As with our lives, there are various stages that a star (and person) must go through to hit this peak. This blog is intended to not just help you go through life, but grow through it. The main focus and mission is helping you be “Better Than Yesterday”… BTY.
“Elite” meaning the best version of yourself, the goal is to Be Elite in as many situations as many times as possible in your daily life. This chase for elite is not a competition with anyone else, rather a you vs. you battle. You have no control over the (in)actions of others; you are are always in control of what you do (or do not do). Recognize this fact, Embrace this fact, and Use this fact to be elite in your every day life.
The launching point of this blog was my TEDx speech on mindset and attitude:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3oWD70m2o8&t=10s
About the Author:
Born and raised just outside of Columbus, Ohio in Pickerington, I have the opportunity to serve the community that I grew up in. As a Robotics teacher at Pickerington Ridgeview Junior High and cross country coach at Pickerington North, I have been able to help lead students and athletes who are in the same shoes I was once in.
I have been fortunate to have success as a triathlete, finishing top 3 in the United States in my age group 5 different times and earning a Bronze Medal at the 2014 World Championships. I appreciate the sport of triathlon because it is a great metaphor for life- the qualities that it takes to be successful in triathlons are the same qualities it takes to be successful in life. The distance between where you are with your natural talent and where you want to be is called hard work. I believe that the best motivation to work hard is realizing where you currently are in relation to where you want to be.
Through my experiences as an educator, coach, and athlete I will share my thoughts on the physics of success…the steps it takes to become a supernova.
