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How have your goals evolved throughout your career?

From Selfish to Selfless: Runner's Evolving Career Goals

Hi, Sam. That is a really great question because I think when I first started running my goals were more selfish and I was thinking more about myself, but I think as time went on my goals, have become more selfless and I'm now running to motivate. And to inspire. Of course, I still have my own goals and the things that I do, but I feel like I have a bigger purpose now and so, yeah.

My running goals have evolved from being more selfish to now being more selfless and focused on motivating and inspiring others.

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Throughout my career, my goals have evolved significantly. Initially, my goals were more self-centered and focused on personal achievements. However, as time went on, my perspective shifted, and my goals became more selfless.

Now, my primary motivation is to run in order to motivate and inspire others. While I still have my own individual goals and aspirations, I feel a greater sense of purpose in using my running to make a positive impact on others.

This shift in mindset has allowed me to find deeper fulfillment and meaning in my career, as I strive to not only achieve personal success but also to uplift and encourage those around me.

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Femita Ayanbeku is an American Paralympic sprinter of Haitian and Nigerian descent. She is a World bronze medalist and has competed at the 2016 and 2020 Summer Paralympics. In 2003, she was involved in a car accident that resulted in the amputation of her right leg. She was introduced to track and field by Jerome Singleton and his coach Sherman Hart. She qualified for the 2016 and 2020 Paralympics in the 100m and 200m, but was unable to compete in the finals of the 2020 games due to a positive COVID-19 test.