Vol. 24 No. 261 (2020)

The secret of success
Many people consider that sporting, professional, personal success is the result of fortuity or chance. Others claim that it is genetics, natural conditions. Very rarely, effort, dedication and perseverance are celebrated.
In these last two decades I had the opportunity to meet a large number of very relevant people in the field of Physical Education and Sports in many events. So I spent time with teachers, coaches, athletes, writers, journalists, doctors. I learned something from everyone. One of the ones that caught my attention was Alcides Sagarra, who as the Chief Director of the Olympic boxing team in Cuba won more medals to his athletes, in Olympic Games, World Cups and Pan American competitions than any other in the entire history of the sport.
I share his quote, to explain his astounding successes. Work while others sleep; study while others have fun; persist while others rest and then you will live what others only dream.
Tulio Guterman, Director - February 2020