It is hard not to desire victory in all your efforts when the world seems so competitive and especially if you’re a boy growing up with those values. A boy grew up in a similar environment where winning was all that was valued and he longed to succeed. The boy was good at running, so he called everyone in the nearby villages for a race. A large group of people came to see this exciting event!

The boy had been training hard for this race. He ran among the strongest boys from around the villages and it looked like heat on a finish line, but the young boy came out victorious! The crowd went wild with delight as they cheerfully waved banners(横幅) praising him. The boy loved the attention. It made him feel happy.

There were several types of races, sprint, long distances, relays etc. The boy was unbeatable in all the races he competed in. The crowd loved him even more after each victory; they clapped with excitement. The boy felt very proud of his accomplishments.

But among the crowd was a wise older man who did not seem as impressed with the boy’s victory as the rest. Just as the boy thought all the races for the day were over. The old man shouted from the crowd, “there is one more race left—the most important one.” The boy was surprised by the additional race, but he was confident he could win any race.

The old man brought two new competitors for the boy, a blind man and a weak old lady. “What type of race is this? I can easily win them.” the boy exclaimed. “The most important one,” said the old man. So, the boy ran the race as he knew he would win this time too. When the boy crossed the finish line, the blind man was still at the start and the old lady had just started to move. The boy raised his hands after his victory, waiting for the familiar cheering.

To his disbelief, the crowd was silent.

The boy raced again.

4 . TEC Community Event Series

Date and time

Thursday, July 13, 11 a.m.—11:45 a.m.

Location: Online

Duration: 45 minutes

Join our monthly community event! At TEC we have found that community increases success and consistency.

Have you ever wondered why the needle does not move, even when you get your 10.000 steps in? Do you still feel overly sore after a weekend full of activities? Or you can’t seem to break the pattern with ongoing injuries?

If this sounds like you, then TEC has you covered! From movement to mindset, we will help you engage your body and give you easy-to-follow movements that you can do from anywhere. This will help you accomplish your fitness goals, feel great in all your summer activities and avoid the roller coaster of injuries!

TEC monthly community event!

Stay active beyond your training for performance, and prioritize your overall health.

Each movement will help you maximize your recovery and avoid any of the bad effects of your workouts, for example, overuse injuries, tightness, range of motion issues, etc.

Have a body and mind ready to interact in all the activities the healthy way!

Connect with other athletes and individuals.

Ask TEC coaches and other athletes questions and collaborate (合作) on best practices to optimize (优化) your mindset!

This event is for you if：

★You desire a community to grow with.

★You have strong feelings of enthusiasm for workouts.

★You enjoy achieving at a high level.

★You are looking for support for your mindset, sport or fitness.

This event is not for you if：

★You are close-minded and are not looking to be challenged or encouraged.

★You don’t value learning from others.

★You are looking for a place to sell your products or services.

Watch the Chengdu Universiade was incredible experience in this special summer holiday of Senior 3. The athletes were amazing, but the atmosphere was electric. Seeing the track and field athletes showcase our strength and the swimmers glide through the water was really inspired. The cheers from the crowd made it even much exciting. The Universiade also celebrate the diversity of different culture and brought people together. It was true unforgettable to witness the talent and determination of these young athletes. I feel so lucky as to have been part of such a remarkable event.

6 . I’m a professor teaching people how to think more creatively.________, this lifetime passion was awakened by a casual contest when I was a child.

At a family picnic, children used to have the handkerchief-throwing contest, which I realize now, was not meant to show any real ________, but simply for laugh. But it stirred my love of thinking outside the________.

The host gave each child a cloth handkerchief and told us the winner would be the one who threw it the farthest. The first little throwers took ________ strength, but the cloth opened and fell to the ground. Then, one kid after another tried ________ to throw much farther. Finally, it________ me that the secret was actually to keep the cloth from ________! Suppose I hid a rock in the cloth without tying it. The rock would ________ the cloth at least farther than the others, and when they separated, people might not notice a small rock ________ in the grass. I had a good chance of ________with it, but I didn’t want to win by cheating. I had to make the handkerchief fly like a rock.

I began tying the handkerchief around itself to make it ________ . When I approached the line as the final contestant, people were already laughing. I took a long ________ , and the balled handkerchief rocketed off maybe 60 feet away. The laughing ________ suddenly. The host stared at me and then ran to check if I’d cheated the crowd. “It’s just the handkerchief,” he declared. The adults applauded and I felt ________.

This is how I learned the secret to creative thinking. I wanted to continue looking________what things seemed to be.

10 . You’ve probably tried easy center-city Beijing rides if you enjoy riding. Now it’s time to level up your rides so they will take you out into the countryside and attractive mountains.

It may sound terrifying, but Beijing’s cyclists named this northern route “Death Valley” on account of the huge tomb it passes, not the number of on-road accidents it has seen. In reality, it’s the closest, mostly car-free loop to the city center and great for really stretching your legs.

While it’s not particularly scenic, there are few traffic lights, and the roads are not too busy and have adequate bike lanes on each side, making it a relatively trouble-free ride. If you’d like to ride with a group, seek out early morning Beijing rider groups and join them on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 5 a. m. or 6 a. m. depending on the season.

It passes a cafe with good (although expensive) food, and even high-end accommodation, but the best part is their super welcoming attitude towards cyclists. It’s a hike that is well worth the effort, as you are rewarded with amazing views of the Great Wall upon arrival, and a ride back that is mostly downhill.

This park is the closest place for riders to enjoy the Grand Canal from Beijing. The Grand Canal is a true wonder in China, and one of the greatest civil engineering projects in history. The oldest parts of it date back to the 5th century BC. It will be a fun ride here.