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mackillian
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Well, I'm sure there are. *cough*olympics*cough*

Then there are those who strive and strive, like Rudy.

But is there wasted potential? A natural athlete going to seed? Not capitalizing on their ability?

Of course.

Do we ever recognize this in ourselves?

I'm wondering.
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Shigosei
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I can say with great confidence that I am not letting any natural athletic talent go to waste.
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I don't know, I enjoy playing a wide variety of sports, though if there is any real talent there, I'm not sure. But I know several people who do let their athletic ability to go to waste, and it's such a shame.

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pooka
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I coulda been a contenda [Cry]
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TMedina
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I think the answer is "yes."

I'm not sure where you're going with the question - not everyone pursues an athletic dream.

-Trevor
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mackillian
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Basically, I wonder if I'm squandering potential that I might have.

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TMedina
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Unfortunately, I don't know you well enough to say yea or nay.

But I will point out that career athletes start relatively young and have a limited shelf life - which means you're probably already past your prime.

As grotesque as that sounds.

I know you fence and you're generally athletic - have you considered trying out for the Olympic fencing team?

-Trevor
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mackillian
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Heck no.

I meant that I'm not in shape enough. That if I put more effort into getting my body into better condition, I could do pretty well in fencing.

I don't know.

Just odd thoughts today.
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Introspection is always a good thing. [Big Grin]

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Verily the Younger
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Alls I know is, if I am a natural athlete, then I've pretty well got that fact cleverly disguised beneath my rolls of fat, my pathetically low stamina, and my nearly complete lack of hand-eye coordination. I don't think the world will suffer too much from my not having gone into pro sports.
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