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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…’

Top post on IndiBlogger.in, the community of Indian Bloggers 

This Post won the WOW Badge HERE!


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34 comments:

  1. Pallavi25 November 2013 at 12:19

    Nicely written Anita :)

    Following you :)

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    1. Anita Sabat25 November 2013 at 12:23

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

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  2. Bhavya Kaushik25 November 2013 at 12:29

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

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    1. Anita Sabat25 November 2013 at 12:44

      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. Bhavya Kaushik26 November 2013 at 09:59

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

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    3. Anita Sabat26 November 2013 at 10:09

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

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  3. Indrani25 November 2013 at 14:20

    Short and crisp, well written.

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    1. Anita Sabat25 November 2013 at 17:49

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

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  4. Seeta25 November 2013 at 15:14

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

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    1. Anita Sabat25 November 2013 at 17:52

      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. Maniparna25 November 2013 at 17:08

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

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    1. Anita Sabat25 November 2013 at 17:57

      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. Someone is Special25 November 2013 at 18:35

    No victories without pain :) Loved it a lot anita

    Someone is Special

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    1. Anita Sabat25 November 2013 at 20:24

      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. Unknown25 November 2013 at 22:51

    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. Anita Sabat26 November 2013 at 10:12

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

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  8. Anonymous26 November 2013 at 00:30

    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. Anita Sabat26 November 2013 at 10:14

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

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  9. Unknown26 November 2013 at 03:15

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

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    1. Anita Sabat26 November 2013 at 10:15

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

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  10. Arti26 November 2013 at 09:19

    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. Anita Sabat26 November 2013 at 10:19

      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. Unknown26 November 2013 at 10:51

    HI Anita

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

    http://www.sweetsharing.com/

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    1. Anita Sabat26 November 2013 at 13:08

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

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  12. Anonymous26 November 2013 at 11:07

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

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    1. Anita Sabat26 November 2013 at 13:10

      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. preethi26 November 2013 at 11:36

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

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    1. Anita Sabat26 November 2013 at 13:12

      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. kalpana solsi26 November 2013 at 15:02

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

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  15. Anonymous26 November 2013 at 16:38

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

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    1. Anita Sabat26 November 2013 at 17:08

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

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  16. S.29 November 2013 at 20:44

    Nicely written.I hope I raise my bar too!

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    1. Anita Sabat1 December 2013 at 00:30

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

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