Mind over Matter

Do aphorisms work?  Well they certainly give me a boost when I step into Stirling University’s new Sports Centre en route to the pool for my weekly swimming lesson.
 
I have friends who say they feel intimidated being amongst elite athletes. But I find it fascinating seeing the amount of hard work they all have to put in to achieve their goals.
 
There is a fair sprinkling of local folk too for the facilities are open during certain periods to members of the community.
 
But I must confess that I too used to be overawed by the building.  Until I took the first step inside…