Dear Friends and Fans:
February – this February especially – prompts all sorts of powerful and happy memories.
Thirty years ago, the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team entered February prepared, focused, anxious, and full of wonder and anticipation. We knew we had at least five games to play at Lake Placid – and after that … perhaps … just perhaps … we would play two more games in the medal round and compete for a bronze medal.
Today, athletes from all over the world, make final preparations for the Winter Olympic Games at Vancouver. I know what they are feeling. I’ve been there.
I am busy speaking to corporations and other groups across America , motivating, delivering sales and marketing coaching, and teaching teamwork. Lately, with the 30th anniversary of the “Miracle on Ice” and the Vancouver games upon us, there is a special type of energy and nostalgia to tap into when I make an appearance.
Of course, over 12 days in February in 1980, over seven games, the U.S. Olympic hockey team managed to do better than bronze. What happened on that ice rink in upstate New York – happenings that were extraordinary, incredible, and a bit unbelievable – continue to inspire and warm hearts.I am forever grateful and fortunate to have been part of such an extraordinary group of men mentored and directed by a coach for the ages.
Who knows what achievements and performances and stories will play out this month when the strongest, fastest, most agile, best conditioned, and most focused meet in Vancouver.
Thrills, epic accomplishment, and the amazing are in the forecast.
Believe in Your Dreams – and Believe in Miracles.
Sincerely,
JIM CRAIG
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