“This above all:To Thine Own Self Be True” “The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark”

(Polonius’ last piece of advice to his son, Laertes)Act 1, Scene 3 (William Shakespeare, London, 1600-1602)

What Are We Going to Cover?

a. How to be True to Yourself b. A Mysterious Transformation c. What’s Your Personal Truth

Being True To Oneself Means:

Utilizing Your Existing KnowledgeRendering Your Past ExperienceTrusting Your Natural Instincts

“Cross Training” SWOTNot Cracking

How to Be True To Oneself?

Be True To Yourself By:

Manage ExpectationsHave a Plan(s)

Be AwareStay “In-Tune”

Make FLEX Adjustments(Course & Trajectory?)

The Specifics:Invest 21 Minutes Weekly

Check the Number$ (Logic)Listen to Your Heart (Emotion)

Ask for Feedback (Coach)

1902 – Paris, France “The Dreyfus Affair”

Pierre Giffard vs.Jules-Albert de Dion (Geo Lefevre)

May 31, 1903“The Race of Truth”

Maurice Garin

3 Weeks2,200 Miles

130,000 - 180,000 Vertical Feet

108.8.5.1

A Mysterious Transformation:

A Mysterious Transformation:Focus

LanguageKnowledgeApproach(s)

Mannerism(s)Energy / Excitement

Your “Personal Truth” Means:

Sustaining Your BalanceKeeping Your “Core”

Showing Vulnerability

Strengthen Your Core By:

ExperimentingDefining Loyalty

“Pain” Builds StrengthKeeping Values & Ethics

Using Your Unique PersonalityDistance vs. Recovery vs. Intervals

VIDEO 1 – TDF 2000http://www.youtube.com/my_videos_edit?ns=1&video_id=KtfFnIrjGP8

BONK (Fringale)“Expression used by cyclists to describe exercise-induced low-blood-sugar levels;

a feeling of light-headedness and weakness in all limbs. Similar to 'The Wall' in running.”

(Described as: Cycling on the same piece of road.)

Who Bonks? “You cannot operate at a level anywhere near your normal capabilities until --- you cure the cause.”

Causes of a Bonk?Adequate Training (i.e. Out of Shape)

Causes of a Bonk Fuel: Food, Fluids, Glucose, Sodium, Endurolytes Style: ?

How to Avoid a Bonk?

Join a Loyal & Competitive TeamLean on Your TEAM

Draft OftenCadence (Trends & Patterns)Utilize Each Others Strengths

Rest, Attack, “Flex” When Needed

There IS Only One Way to Win “The Tour”

Reality Check:

Growth Demands Hard WorkBe Consistently ConsistentIt Takes “Luck” to Succeed

Confidence in ___ is RequiredBelief in ___ is Necessary

YOU Are THE Key

JuSt bE YoUrsELf

VIDEO 2 – TDFhttp://www.youtube.com/my_videos_edit?ns=1&video_id=RJjP1pOWJuc