I’ve been enamored with some of the feats in the Tokyo Olympics.

Olympians pour their mind, soul, and body to compete at the highest levels — some for decades. And it’s amazing to see records demolished every 4 years as athletes push themselves faster and farther.

A few athletes that struck me:

• Quan Hongchan - A diver who scored two perfect 10s…at 14. She entered diving to support her mother who is managing a difficult illness.

• Oksana Chusovitina - A gymnast who is competing in her eighth Olympics….at 46. She has persisted in a sport few take beyond their 20s.

It made me appreciate all the hours spent outside the spotlight. Burning with purpose and fueled by grit, both reached rarefied air through exceptional discipline and work.

Damian Lillard, a superstar NBA player said it best: “If you want to look good in front of thousands, you have to outwork thousands in front of nobody..."