1) The document discusses how small differences, such as 1 degree in temperature or 0.1 seconds in a race, can result in large consequences like boiling water producing steam or winning a gold medal versus receiving no medal.
2) It provides examples of Olympic and Indy 500 races where victories were decided by hundredths of a second, resulting in millions of dollars in prize money differences.
3) The main message is that focusing one's efforts and taking action, rather than being distracted, is what allows one to achieve their potential and make a meaningful difference or accomplish great things.
2. At 99 water is hot
At 100 it boils
Boiling water produces
steam.
Steam can power an
engine.
A matter of 1
3. In 2012, in the Mens 100-meter
race, the difference between the
Olympic Gold medal and NO medal
was 0.25 seconds.
Usain Bolt: Jamaica: 9.63 sec
Ryan Bailey: USA: 9.88 sec
In the Indy 500, 2015 the
difference between the 1st and
2nd was 0.10 seconds.
The difference in prize money
was $ 1,656,500.
5. Between growing up and
growing old, there is a short
window during which we can
make a difference. Once that
closes, then effectively our life is
over, even if we remain alive.
20. When you come to the end of the light of
all that you know and are about to step off
into the darkness of the unknown, faith is
knowing that one of two things will
happen. There will be something firm to
stand on or you will be taught how to fly.
~ Barbara Winters
22. Consider this
1. Dubai Motor Show 2011 showcased Volkswagen Tuareg
with gold plated mag wheels to honor a rally driver
Nasser Al-Attiyah who won the Dakar Rally in 2011 in a
Volkswagen Tuareg
2. Geneva Motor Show 2011: Highlight was the latest
engineering innovation, a new gearbox design using
titanium molding which produced greater torque and
speed.
What does this difference in perspective mean?
24. It is the nature of the
extraordinary goal to
inspire extraordinary
effort.