Author: Ekaitz Saies
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Three Timeless Lessons from Anthony Hopkins on Motivation, Respect, and Enjoying the Journey.
A couple of days ago, I was having dinner with two colleagues, and our conversation drifted to the topic of films and actors. As we shared our favourites, Anthony Hopkins’ name came up. I mentioned an interview I had read some time ago and the notes I had taken from…
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A NEW JOURNEY
“As you set out for Ithaka,hope your road is a long one,full of adventure, full of discovery.” The opening lines of Kavafis’ poem Ithaka resonate deeply with how I view not only my career but life itself. They remind me that the journey—rich with challenges, triumphs, and lessons—is more meaningful than any…
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REVISITED CHAPTER – Dealing With Difficulties II
After an intense stretch of writing through November and December, I found myself needing to step back from my book. I didn’t write a single page during the Christmas holidays. It felt necessary—time to clear my mind and regain perspective. Today, though, I finally returned to it. The freezing conditions…
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The Power of Mistakes: A Path to Growth and Innovation
Santiago Ramón y Cajal, recipient of the 1906 Nobel Prize in Medicine, once said that the worst thing isn’t making a mistake—it’s trying to justify it. When we justify a mistake, we avoid taking responsibility for it, which prevents us from learning and growing. Mistakes, however uncomfortable, are an inevitable…
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Mastering Success: The Power of Small Steps
The actions we take to improve even the smallest detail set us on the path to achieving our optimal performance. Every seemingly insignificant adjustment adds up, creating a foundation for excellence that goes beyond the ordinary. The accumulation of small improvements in our routines, equipment, or behaviors brings us closer…
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EMOTIONAL RESTORATION and END OF SPRING – New Chapter
Some time ago, just before an important international event, I had the opportunity to visit our team during one of their training camps. The camp was held at a picturesque spa resort nestled in a quiet, scenic area, overviewing vineyards. Some afternoons, when they had breaks from their rigorous training…
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RESTAURACIÓN EMOCIONAL y FIN DE LA PRIMAVERA – Nuevo capítulo
Hace algún tiempo, justo antes de una importante competición internacional, tuve la oportunidad de visitar a nuestro equipo durante uno de sus concentraciones fuera de su lugar habitual de entrenamiento. La concentración se llevaba a cabo en un balneario, ubicado en una tranquila y hermosa zona con vistas a viñedos.…
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TOLERANCE TO FATIGUE AND PAIN II – New Chapter
Petra Majdič, a Slovenian cross-country skier, was doing her routine warm-ups at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics when an unseen ravine swallowed her, leaving her with four fractured ribs and a punctured lung. In agony that would sideline most, Majdič made the audacious decision to compete in the sprint race. …
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TOLERANCIA A LA FATIGA Y AL DOLOR II – Nuevo capítulo
Petra Majdič, la esquiadora de fondo eslovena, estaba realizando su rutina de calentamiento en los Juegos Olímpicos de Invierno de Vancouver 2010 cuando se cayó por un agujero próximo a la pista, dejándola con cuatro costillas fracturadas y un pulmón perforado. El dolor provocado por estas lesiones habría apartado de…
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DEALING WITH DIFFICULTIES II – New Chapter
The first Olympic Games I followed closely were the Atlanta 1996 Games. While I have memories of watching both the Seoul 1988 and Barcelona 1992 Olympics, I was still quite young at the time to fully grasp the stories, rivalries, and achievements that defined those events. Atlanta marked a turning…
EKAITZ SAIES 