Wow....

"Unless you try to do something beyond what you have already mastered, you will never grow." Ronald Osborn

I’ve been a hockey fan forever: had a Triple A team in my hometown growing up, went to college at Cornell when they were the collegiate champs, cheered the 1980 men’s Miracle on Ice victory, and have enjoyed Las Vegas’ Golden Knights.  But yesterday’s thrilling Olympic gold medal match between the Canadian and the US Women’s Hockey teams was possibly the most exciting ever. Two teams that played for glory and pride, gave it their all throughout the regulation and overtime periods, and into the shootout.  While someone ultimately wins, there was no loser when it was all said and done.  The Canadians cried, but they should be proud of how they competed; the Americans beamed, but they should know that worthy opponents ultimately push us to grow. I’m proud to cheer the US team and even prouder to applaud these games that bring out the best in everyone. Winning and losing is a formality: everyone wins when teamwork, sportsmanship and commitment are displayed as they were last night.  Congratulations to every participant in in this year’s Olympiad.

Ronald W. Osborne (1946 – 2013): British-Canadian executive, who was involved mainly with media organizations