New Kid on the Block

Lewis Hamilton is already in the record books as the first Formula 1 driver to make the podium in his first 3 grand prix races - Congratulations!

Just before his race in Bahrain he said the following:-

" so far I haven't made a mistake... but we all make mistakes. It is inevitable when you are pushing the car to the limit that you are going to make errors and it will happen at some point. I don't know when but I'll try to deal with it the best way i can when it does happen."

Wise words from one so young and so early in what seems to be a promising career.

One of the most important things in laying the foundations for a successful career in competitive sport is identifying the key factors in your goal achievement. Hamilton has certainly established one of his key factors as recognising that mistakes are inevitable and the best form of defence is by dealing with those mistakes head on. To ignore the fact that you are fallible can be a
dangerous game.

"Striving for excellence motivates you; striving for perfection is demoralising."
Harriet Braiker