Our Future Is Greater Than Our Past

Last Update: August 13, 2012
During a recent trip to London (to witness Olympic fever first hand), I noticed the following inscription on the War Memorial Gates at the end of Constitution Hill:

"OUR FUTURE IS GREATER THAN OUR PAST"
Ben Okri



Whatever your past may hold, the ups and downs that life has thrown at you, and whatever you're feeling now, the future does have the potential to be greater than your past....if you create it to be. Do not dwell on past misfortunes, errors or bad luck. Starting today, you can make a choice to change your future. Staying on the Olympic theme, here's two examples of Team GB athletes who put their past behind them to achieve greater things in their futures:

Greg Rutherford: Long Jumper
In the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Greg finished in 10th place after a number of health issues plagued his performance (suffering from a combination of kidney infection, lung infection and then tonsillitis). He was even discovered in his apartment in a state of near unconsciousness. After this disappointment, he was on the verge of giving up athletics for good.

But Greg didn't give up...

London 2012:
Greg Rutherford, Long Jump Gold Medalist:


Jessica Ennis, Heptathlete
Jessica had to face the huge disappointment of withdrawing from the 2008 Olympics through injury.

London 2012: Jessica won the Heptathlon Gold Medal in convincing fashion.

So look ahead, not behind, and begin to create your future to make it greater than your past.

Decide. Commit. Act.
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It's always nice to have reminders of positive inspiration.
jdeHaan001 Premium
Great sentiments. Thanks for the encouraging post.
Renni Premium
No matter where you are at today, the future has all the potential you can dream of. Very inspirational post! Thanks.
kyle Premium Plus
Be excited about your future, it is the only thing you can control. The past is not something you can recreate, so you always need to look forward with a positive attitude. If you live in the past, it will be tough to create an improved future.

Great post man!
David_S Premium
Very nice!
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