by Kevin Newman
Click here to watch Kevin share his thoughts on the 2010 Winter Olympics. Below is a transcript.
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Before we all move back into our regular lives, a personal reflection if you don't mind. Our athletes, the people of Vancouver and Whistler, and their organizing committee have given this country a gift with these Games. We have been struggling with how to inspire ourselves to great projects, how to unite in purpose, and how to engage young Canadians, And maybe even doubted we could.
These athletes and this city have shown us the way. Canadians will rise and unite when inspired and entrusted to. The aspiration to win is there if we're not afraid to declare it.
When that snowboarder in the opening ceremonies flew through the rings and landed, swaggered to the crowd with confidence to declare these Games open, he was introducing us to the Canadians we would be these three weeks. And now have the chance to become.
Bolder. Badder. Ready to compete with the world's best.
This is who we need to be in the digital economy, in a linked world that rewards creative energy and innovation and risk. We've discovered Canadian values grow sharper when tested, our culture attaches more firmly to our hearts. These Olympics have given us so much joy, so many instant friendships, so much beautiful, powerful, positive energy.
Our task, and the challenge to our leaders could not be more clear: find a way to keep the flame alive – in us.
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