Author: Don Yaeger

Put most of us in an empty field house, with complete quiet and nothing to disturb us, and almost none of us could make 34 straight free throws. Now, head to the court, heart pumping, the deafening cheer of the crowd and television cameras watching every move, and many of us couldn’t even hit two in a row! It takes a special talent to sink 34 free throws in a row. It takes an even more impressive kid like Jordan...

I love to win. Love it. In most situations, I’m the most competitive guy in the room. I’m riveted by stories of victories, wins, and success. But, watching the unified Korean women’s hockey team play in the Olympics challenged me to redefine my definition of success beyond simple wins and losses. They played their last game Tuesday, losing 6-1 to Sweden, finishing the Olympic tournament without a win. Up until...