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Meet
badminton superstar Chou Tien—Chen. He has been dreaming of becoming an Olympic
champion ever since he was first introduced to the sport as a 5—year—old. That's
a lofty(崇高的)
goal for any kid. To even come close to reaching that goal would take years of
practice and training. Chou is up to the challenge.
Aim
high
In
the early stages of his career as a professional athlete, Chou found himself
stuck in a losing streak. He'd lost 10 consecutive matches. But that didn't
stop Chou from continuing to aim high. He didn't lose heart.
In
2016, Chou qualified to compete in the Olympic Games and finished in fifth
place. Today, he's ranked third in the world, and he's setting his sights on
winning Olympic gold in 2020.
Stay
focused
In an
interview. Chou explained his focus. He said, "There is no plan B."
For Chou, quitting is not an option, and he continues to work hard to hone (磨练) his skills. His focus
and determination seem to be guiding his career.
Chou
knows that he may not be the most talented player, but he's certainly the
hardest working athlete. His attitude while training reflects that, according
to his coach.
Preparation
is key
Chou recalled moments during practice when
some teammates or other players would spend breaks on their cellphones: but not
Chou. He would use that 5 or 10 minutes to review what he'd just learned.
A fan
once asked Chou where his confidence comes from. He replied, "As long as
you are well prepared, you can trust that you're ready." For Chou, this
kind of preparation requires self—discipline, a regular routine as well as a
balanced diet. But ultimately, it takes daily concentration.
Focused
forward
Drawing
inspiration from his faith, Chou wants to encourage young people with a
message. That message is, "forgetting what lies behind and straining
forward to what lies ahead, pressing on toward the goal..." According to
Chou, his faith is what has helped him overcome all of the setbacks in his
career.
