7 Lessons Your Kids Can Learn from Olympic Athletes

I live for moments like the Summer Olympics, when millions can just revel in the inspiration set forth by the athletes that have trained all their lives for this competition. This year I watched the trials with my children and had the opportunity to interview a few of the competing athletes, which made me realize how much we can all learn from these amazing men and women. Here are 7 lessons your kids can learn from Olympic athletes. - By Jeannette Kaplun

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Photo by: The Official Henry Cejudo Fan Page
It's not about money
It's about perseverance. None of the Olympic athletes I have had the privilege of meeting came from wealthy families. Far from it, actually. However, they found ways to train and used their creativity and hard work to fund their equipment and lessons. Wrestler Henry Cejudo even wore a rubber chicken costume in 115-degree weather to earn the money to attend tournaments.
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Photo by: The Official Henry Cejudo Fan Page
It's not about money
It's about perseverance. None of the Olympic athletes I have had the privilege of meeting came from wealthy families. Far from it, actually. However, they found ways to train and used their creativity and hard work to fund their equipment and lessons. Wrestler Henry Cejudo even wore a rubber chicken costume in 115-degree weather to earn the money to attend tournaments.
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