Setting goals isn't just a strategy—it's a superpower, especially in the world of sport climbing. Marco Scolaris, president of the International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC), shares his journey and insights on how goal setting transformed both his life and the sport.
When Marco co-founded the IFSC in 2007, few believed that sport climbing would make it to the Olympic Games by 2028. Many dismissed the idea as unrealistic, but Marco's unwavering vision proved them wrong. Remarkably, sport climbing debuted at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics a full eight years earlier than anticipated, just 13 years after the IFSC was established.
\"What you dare to dream, dare to do,\" Marco emphasizes. This mindset not only propelled sport climbing into the Olympics but also inspires the 68 climbers competing in Paris. Marco wonders how many of them set lofty goals and defied the odds to reach Olympian status.
Climbing, with its constant upward focus, serves as a perfect metaphor for life. Marco believes that keeping your head up allows you to embrace new horizons and challenges. Each accomplished goal should lead to another inspiring task, fostering continuous growth and achievement.
As we look forward to sport climbing's next Olympic appearance from August 5-10 in Paris, Marco's story is a testament to the power of setting ambitious goals and persevering to turn dreams into reality.
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