Why Age Is Just A Number!
Dara Torres
12 Time Olympic Medalist | Head Coach BC Men’s & Women’s Swim Teams | USOC Hall of Fame | Entrepreneur | Motivational speaker | NY Times Best Selling Author | Mom
When I set out on my journey after giving birth to my daughter Tessa, I thought just being a great mom was my only responsibility. That was until I started swimming at US Masters events to get back into shape, because the pool and water have always been my sanctuary. It's not that I needed to hide in the pool, but like most moms and busy women, I just needed a moment to myself and the pool was just that place.
But as luck would have it, every time I would swim some "genius" would tell me about how I could be the 1st post 40 year old mom to ever win a Gold medal for the USA in swimming. I was like "You are crazy. I am done. Finished. Maybe. Well hmm. OK, lets give this a go!!!" I am so hyper competitive. It is very much like when I am hired to give my motivational speech for a corporate group or an event. I want to be the best speaker they have ever had.
My desire to share my story in a way that people in the audience can relate to matters to me. Showing mid-level execs, CEO's, women's groups, etc, that there is no limit to your success based on age or gender is my life's passion. We all work so hard at what we do. It's time that age bias is out of the work-place. I have never felt better or had more clarity about what I want to do as an advocate, speakers, mom, entrepreneur and citizen of this world.
It's not about me, a paycheck or the glory. My motivation is and has always been to create an environment of learning and self help. If I can give back to anyone something that they take to change their life forever, I will never stop trying. Don't look at yourself through the narrow lense of a political party, see yourself as a person who can make a difference in whatever grabs you by the soul!
I am committed to the cause of proving that if you still have the desire, then Age Is Just A Number (AIJAN) is your mantra for life. Let me know how you are trying to make a difference in other's lives and lets all celebrate your hard work in being a Gold medalist in life!
I love you all!
Dara
Co-Founder at Nutsola LLC
5 年It is so true that age for most of ones life is irrelevant. Its about motivation and treating your body right. After all we are given only one body in our lives.?
Chief Operating Officer at Asphalt Green
5 年Dara, you rock!!!
Owner, Tornado Vacuum & Blind Co.
6 年Congratulations to you Dara
Profesora clases de Tai Chi en Centros Culturales en Madrid en Grupo Educativo Espa?a y G. Studium
6 年???
Executive Producer at NBA Entertainment Inc
6 年I saw the beginning first hand....and it wasn’t long before I realized there was not going to be an end! Just got better and better and put a real motivational meaning to “age is just a number!” So kool!