George Foreman
This boxing great defied the odds and returned to boxing at the age of 45 after a five-year retirement. Many critics thought he wouldn’t be able to hang with the younger generation and the new style of boxing, but he quickly showed his spirit and quickly climbed the ladder. Two decades after winning his first world title, the aging Foreman once again claimed the crown.
Why have I chosen George Foreman and how they have demonstrated perseverance?
I did George Foreman because I am into boxing, I do it twice a week and sometimes I do sparring with my dad or I practice by myself. George showed perseverance because he decided to retire from his boxing career and he came back at 45 knowing that people will think he wouldn't be able to handle the new generation of boxing but he persevered and became the best despite his age.
As they were able to persevere towards their goals, what were they able to accomplish?
He was in the hall of fame because even though his old age, he had a total of 76 wins and 5 losses and 68 of those wins were by knockout, this was because of his strength and toughness. After he retired for good, he became a successful pitchman and entrepreneur. His invention was called the "Lean Mean Fat reducing grilling machine". Having created the grill himself he has said to have made more money from the product than his entire boxing career.
Perseverance Questions
How did you display perseverance in your skill learning?
I was focused to keep football juggling even though it was tough, it looked really easy but every time, the ball kept getting away from my feet and it did not look easy like the pros did it, I did my best and I persevered to reach my goal which I got eventually
How have you displayed perseverance in another area of your life? (sport/music/other)
I was playing social football during perseverance and we didn't have a good team but we still tried out best and over a term we got a win, we still came last but we got a win during the tournament which was an awesome achievement
How does perseverance had an impact on each dimension of Hauora?
Physical - Perseverance is an essential quality for success in life, helps you to keep going through exercises, and other challenges.
Mental & Emotional - Perseverance cultivates a sense of purposefulness, Perseverance makes you want to pursue high goals and develop an ability to deal with setbacks and failure on the way.
Social - When you persevere through tough times, you find a strength you never knew you had. This inner strength allows us to accomplish great things and overcome any obstacle. Your social life would increase because you feel more confident talking to others.
Spiritual - being persistent despite the difficulties or delays we face. The Bible teaches us to persevere in faith. Perseverance gives you a feeling of self-control and patience.