Monday 25 November 2013

She Raised The Bar!

No, you can’t!” they said.

Possible to go ahead?”

You have done it many times before!”

Impossible for you to improve score!”

This time, she raised the bar!

Yet again she came far…

She attained dreams; earned fame!

The next day’s paper had her name!

“YELENA ISINBAYEVA DOES IT AGAIN!”

(“There are no victories without pain”)



This post is a part of Write Over the Weekend, an initiative for Indian Bloggers by BlogAdda.


WOW – Raising the Bar!

“Achievement is largely the product of steadily raising one’s levels of aspirations and expectation.” ― Jack Nicklaus


Write Over the Weekend theme for this week

This time your entry must contain, ‘This time, she raised the bar…’




34 comments:

  1. Nicely written Anita :)

    Following you :)

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    1. Thanks Pallavi! Delighted that you liked it! :)
      My honor! :)

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  2. That last line! So thoughtful! :)
    Beautifully written ma'am. Keep writing.

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    1. Thanks Bhavya!
      But, the last line is not my original!
      It's from a motivational poem I had read long ago- "DON'T QUIT"- that continues to inspire.
      I love the whole poem, but distinctly remember two lines-
      "There are no Rainbows Without Rain;
      There are no Victories without Pain..."

      I believe- We must never quit and keep on achieving further success that's sure to impress! :)

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    2. Ah! That is absolutely right ma'am. It is nevertheless, a very powerful piece of writing :)

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    3. Thanks Bhavya! May we achieve more & improve our score! :)

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  3. Short and crisp, well written.

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    1. Thanks Indrani! Tried to put my thoughts in 55-words! Challenged myself & raised the bar! :)

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  4. Very nice! was wondering why I couldnt see your WOW post on BA over the weekend.. :)

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    1. Thanks Seeta for being a Dost!
      It's touching & motivating when friends look forward to my post! :)
      Actually, had composed it in my head in the weekend!
      Posted today morning, my friend! :)

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  5. Nice post Anita..short and precise. :-)

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    1. Thanks Maniparna!
      I tried fitting my Isinbayeva idea in 55-words. Words not needed! Her name with the 'bar' is enough!

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  6. No victories without pain :) Loved it a lot anita

    Someone is Special

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    1. Yes, That's a special lesson that I learnt from the 'Don't Quit' motivational poem!
      Thanks for stopping by! Delighted you loved it! :)

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  7. Liked it so muchh...reading it would give strength to those who face obstacles and pain in their way to achieve their dreams. :)

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    1. Thanks Namrata! Glad you liked it! May we find the strength to achieve our dreams. :)

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  8. Short and Inspiring and it is true we can never taste Win until and unless we have gone through the sufferings of Achieving Wins.. :D

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    1. Absolutely, Harsha! Wins can never be by walking on a path of roses...there are thorns too! :)

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  9. Very inspiring...like they say...no pain no gain.

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    1. Thanks Bharati! Yes, that's right! "No Pains, No Gains." :)

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  10. This is such an inspirational piece of writing, Anita! This read made my morning -- brighter! Many thanks for putting this up. :)

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    1. Thanks Arti! Delighted that you liked it! All the nice comments made my day!
      Hope we all have great mornings every day!

      Thanks to BlogAdda for this inspirational topic for WOW- "Raising The Bar."

      We have a lot to learn from World Champions who constantly better their own records! Hats off to them! May their tribe increase.

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  11. HI Anita

    Just luv ur writing . So little so magical . Keep sharing gal :)

    http://www.sweetsharing.com/

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    1. Thanks Garima! That's magical! Let's spread the magic together! :)

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  12. Love Yelo ! She's a class act !
    Good lines !! Well done !

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    1. Exactly! Her name is enough! Nothing more needed!
      Literally 'Raising the Bar' every time!
      Thanks for the appreciation! Do keep visiting:)

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  13. Congrats on top post once again :) short post...lovely idea...A wow post :)

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    1. Thank you so much, Preethi! :) Delighted you loved it!
      The moment I saw the WOW topic, Yelena Isinbayeva came to my mind! She's WOW! :)

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  14. very well-written F-55er. congrats on the WOW badge

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  15. Yes you can " Just do it ". nice post anita

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    1. Yes indeed! Whatever the human mind believes & tries sincerely, someday it'll achieve! :)
      Thanks! Glad you liked it! :)

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  16. Nicely written.I hope I raise my bar too!

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    1. Thanks Sunakshi :) Sure thing.
      May we all raise our bar.
      Then, our Country & World will progress far...

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