Greatness Is a Choice
By Inga Stasiulionyte
Three Olympians. Two Lithuanian record holders (Liveta Jasiūnaitė, Diana Zagainova). None of us reached Olympic heights alone. Behind every throw, every leap, every finish line crossed stands a team - unseen but vital, turning effort into excellence.
Excellence isn’t a solitary act; it’s a shared journey.
I have walked that path, trained by the world’s greatest coaches. They taught me not just the mechanics of my craft but the art of aligning my body, mind, and heart. Now, I’m honored to share this experience with ambitious athletes and leaders, helping them break through limits they once thought unreachable.
The power of support is often underestimated - until it transforms everything. Have you ever experienced that?
I was just a student in math class, unaware of the Olympic world, when a coach entered my life with a vision I couldn’t yet see. “You’ll be a javelin thrower,” he said. He believed in a version of me I didn’t yet know.
As athletes rise, their teams must grow with them. Not because they lack skill or motivation, but because excellence cannot be sustained alone. It’s a team effort, a dance of precision, where the smallest adjustments unlock extraordinary performance.
In leadership, the same principle holds true. Yet, too often, leaders are left to carry the weight alone. They are asked to lead teams, hit ambitious KPIs, and implement high-stakes strategies - all with limited support. The result? Instead of thriving, 43% of leaders experience burnout, anxiety, and feelings of being stuck. Nearly half are considering quitting within the next year.
Greatness is not an accident; it’s a choice.
A choice to build the right support system. Professional athletes know this precisely. They assemble their teams, ensuring they can thrive on their journey to greatness. Leaders deserve the same.
Excellence isn’t a solitary act; it’s a shared journey.
I have walked that path, trained by the world’s greatest coaches. They taught me not just the mechanics of my craft but the art of aligning my body, mind, and heart. Now, I’m honored to share this experience with ambitious athletes and leaders, helping them break through limits they once thought unreachable.
The power of support is often underestimated - until it transforms everything. Have you ever experienced that?
I was just a student in math class, unaware of the Olympic world, when a coach entered my life with a vision I couldn’t yet see. “You’ll be a javelin thrower,” he said. He believed in a version of me I didn’t yet know.
As athletes rise, their teams must grow with them. Not because they lack skill or motivation, but because excellence cannot be sustained alone. It’s a team effort, a dance of precision, where the smallest adjustments unlock extraordinary performance.
In leadership, the same principle holds true. Yet, too often, leaders are left to carry the weight alone. They are asked to lead teams, hit ambitious KPIs, and implement high-stakes strategies - all with limited support. The result? Instead of thriving, 43% of leaders experience burnout, anxiety, and feelings of being stuck. Nearly half are considering quitting within the next year.
Greatness is not an accident; it’s a choice.
A choice to build the right support system. Professional athletes know this precisely. They assemble their teams, ensuring they can thrive on their journey to greatness. Leaders deserve the same.
Why do you think, professional athletes prioritize building support teams, while leaders often navigate their challenges alone?
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