Behind the victory of the 2nd consecutive Olympic gold of #YuzuruHanyu is this story. A clear dream, a plan to do it, discipline and the drive to always challenge himself.
Even with setbacks of injuries, he stands up. With the support and everything that Hanyu has, he worked hard with all his strength to be the "best that Yuzuru Hanyu can be!"
Even with setbacks of injuries, he stands up. With the support and everything that Hanyu has, he worked hard with all his strength to be the "best that Yuzuru Hanyu can be!"
Yuzuru Hanzu is a young Japanese figure skater who at the age of 19 won gold at the 2014 Sochi Games and at 23 won another gold at the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics. Since he was 11 years, he already dreamt of winning a gold. His plans are clear but derailed with physical injury on his ankle and ligaments. Yet his dream of winning gold did not diminish. He has both the artistry and athleticism of a champion figure skater. Passionate with the sports, he enjoys training. Hanzu continues to outperform himself with a clear vision of No. 1 all the time. Recently in a 2017 interview, he declared a mantra of "Go beyond the ideal" raising the bar on his own performance. Hanzu is adorable as he is childlike with the purity and innocence of a child yet with the strength, stamina, competitiveness and determination of a winning athlete.
Applying the principles of the 4Ds of Appreciative Inquiry, Hanyu Discovered his love for skating. He Dreamt of winning an Olympic Gold at 20 when he was 11 years old in 2006 and consequently 2 consecutive golds (2014 and 2018). He Designed a plan to make it happen with training, studying techniques, enhancing artistry, technical skills and competitiveness against other improving and growing young skaters. He says though his greatest competitor is his own self. Backed by discipline and his obsession to always be organized, he designed his strategy detailing every element of the program. Physically, he is conscious of his body taking care of it well particularly his ankle. Even his academic background supports his passion for skating, Human Informatics, Human Engineering and Cognitive Science at the Waseda University.
On the
rink in a performance, he is focused, passionate about his artistry, body
language, movement, expression and the strength, energy and stamina for his technicals.
He has a keen listening ear conscious of the matching sounds with sights. He
pays attention to details even the nuances of his costume. The target for gold
is clear in his mind. He is so focused that when he falls, he rises quickly to
recover.
Yuzuru Destined
to make it happen praying to Gods, acknowledging the support of fans and
followers incorporating their good tidings with his own strengths. He is
particular about giving thanks and recognition to his support groups. He wears bracelets, amulets believed to protect him from harm. He has Winnie the Pooh, a Disney mascot as his good luck charm. Even his
name Yuzuru sets up his life for him, which means a bowstring symbolizing
confidence, strength, and straightness.
On Destiny the 4th D of Appreciative Inquiry,
Yuzuru Hanyu continues to dream anew preparing how to outperform himself.
At the
2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics, he not only broke records, he broke our
hearts too!
Watch to 45 minute Japanese documentary (with English subtitles) to learn the story behind the champion. (Docu on Youtube not mine. Catch it before it is removed.)
https://youtu.be/KhKvqS5gOq4
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