Sir Chris Hoy’s devastating news

The recent news of Sir Chris Hoy’s cancer diagnosis, along with his wife’s aggressive MS disease revelation, would be enough to put anyone into bitterness and depression.

However, Sir Chris Hoy isn’t anyone, and I’m in awe of how he deals with life-shattering news. I often talk about a growth mindset; Chris displays a turbo-charged version in the most challenging circumstances.

Sir Chris Hoy’s approach to his diagnosis has been remarkably positive, which aligns with his championship mentality from his cycling career. He’s talked about focusing on what he can control rather than what he can’t, a vital aspect of a growth mindset and elite sport.

Some key ways he’s demonstrated looking at the positives:

• Being open about his diagnosis to help raise awareness and potentially help others
• Expressing gratitude for the early detection of his condition
• Focusing on his treatment as a challenge to tackle, similar to how he approached cycling goals
• Appreciating the support from his family, friends, and the public
• Using his platform to encourage others to get checked if they have concerning symptoms
• Rather than think I’ve only got 2-4 years left, be grateful for the medicines that will allow you those precious 2-4 years

It’s a powerful example of how a growth mindset can help people face serious health challenges with resilience.

The whole nation is behind Sir Chris Hoy, and I’m sure of one thing: he will make the most of the time he has left, and those around him will be the better for it: some man, some mindset.

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