As the world gathers in London for the summer Olympics, we all marvel at the feats they are able to accomplish. Just by making their respective teams and participating, they already are winners. Those who win medals have truly accomplished something marvelous.
Olympians are inspiring. They are supremely driven and dedicate their lives to pursuing their goals. They are great role models for all Americans, particularly small business owners. Olympic athletes have the same qualities that are important for entrepreneurial success.
Perseverance -- NBC's coverage of the Olympics will undoubtedly present stories of athletes overcoming tremendous odds to reach the pinnacle of their sports. For instance, American gymnast Danell Leyva
’s parents brought him to the U.S. from Cuba when he was a baby, while his teammate John Orozco started competing thanks to a program geared towards opening up the sport to the economically disadvantaged. Orozco, who grew up in the Bronx, traveled 30 miles daily to a train in upscale Chappaqua, which also is the home to former President Bill Clinton. ... Read more from Fox Business