This summer we witnessed some of the greatest athletes ever compete and make history in London. Today the United States Olympic Committee announced its award recipients for Olympic and Paralympic athletes and teams of the year. Nike and Team Fenom contributor Brittani Rettig remind us that we are all capable of GREATNESS.

By Brittani Rettig, creator of gritbybrit.com -

Once again, Nike hit the nail on the head. I absolutely loved the Summer Olympics. Thus, watching the Games was absolute inspirational paradise! The idea that someone trains for four whole years to master one moment is simply amazing. It’s like the rapper Eminem said, “You only get one shot.” The truth is that the experience of training, performing and being great isn’t only for Olympic athletes – it’s for ALL OF US! The raw endurance and perseverance that Olympic athletes exhibit parallels how we can handle challenges in our daily lives. Each day we have the opportunity to find our greatness. The opportunity to push ourselves. To shock ourselves and do something we never thought we were capable of doing. To set higher goals. To explore our true passions. To recognize and appreciate our talents and gifts. To perfect our skills. To strengthen our mental grit. And ultimately, to be GREAT.

I saw a Nike commercial during the Olympic Games that perfectly conveys this message. Please take a minute, watch and ask yourself, “What is my greatness?” GET IT. GRIT. GREATNESS.

 Photo credit: Mark J. Rebilas/USA TODAY Sports