In the 1972 Olympics in Munich, Greco-Roman Wrestler Wilfried Dietrich of West Germany suplexed USA’s Chris Taylor. Most would consider such a move risky and, perhaps, downright foolish. Taylor was 6-foot-five and weighed over 400 lbs. By comparison, Dietrich was a mere 6-foot and 260 lbs.
Sometimes impossible seems too risky until someone does it. We often play it safe when facing our own Chris Taylors in life. Unfortunately, we miss the opportunity to do something memorable. The suplex is a common move in Greco-Roman Wrestling. Nonetheless, there are few images of the move that are nearly as iconic as the photo (above) of Dietrich executing the move on Taylor. Why? Because Dietrich did the unimaginable.
When faced with seemingly overwhelming challenges (opportunities) in life, we have a choice. We can play it safe, or we can go big. Dietrich could have collapsed under the weight and lost the match, but he trusted his strength, his skill, and his training. He succeeded in executing the move, because he had the confidence to try. He won the match. He didn’t medal in the ’72 Olympics, but his accomplishment is renown.
What Chris Taylor are we facing today?
Be your best today; be better tomorrow.
Carpe momento!