Comments on: Fifth Time’s The Charm http://gdmig-anwblog.com/fifth-times-the-charm/ American Ninja Warrior Blog of 6-Time 44 Year Old Competitor Matt Laessig Thu, 07 Sep 2017 21:26:00 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.4.32 By: MattLaessighttp://gdmig-anwblog.com/fifth-times-the-charm/#comment-1163 Fri, 22 Aug 2014 14:41:00 +0000 http://anwblog.com/?p=1012#comment-1163 Thanks Etan, I’m feeling very motivated to make the Vegas Finals after failing at the City Finals level 2 out of the last 3 years. I was hoping for a wildcard invite this year too, but it was not in the cards I guess! I appreciate the support!

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By: Etanhttp://gdmig-anwblog.com/fifth-times-the-charm/#comment-1162 Thu, 21 Aug 2014 21:56:00 +0000 http://anwblog.com/?p=1012#comment-1162 Next year, we need to see you in the Vegas Finals!! I was hoping you would get a wildcard.
http://www.ninjawarrior.info

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By: MattLaessighttp://gdmig-anwblog.com/fifth-times-the-charm/#comment-1160 Sun, 20 Jul 2014 14:32:00 +0000 http://anwblog.com/?p=1012#comment-1160 I appreciate that Jen! As a fellow ninja, clearly you get it :-) Part of me wishes of course that I had completed the course in earlier seasons when I came close, but in the end getting it after perseverance was ultimately more meaningful than if it had been a simple and quick achievement. Now my new goal is making it to the National Finals in Vegas after failing in the City/Regional Finals 2 of the last 3 seasons! Hope to see you next year :-)

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By: MattLaessighttp://gdmig-anwblog.com/fifth-times-the-charm/#comment-1159 Sun, 20 Jul 2014 14:30:00 +0000 http://anwblog.com/?p=1012#comment-1159 Thanks Chad, I appreciate your support and encouragement!

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By: Jen Burdishttp://gdmig-anwblog.com/fifth-times-the-charm/#comment-1158 Thu, 17 Jul 2014 15:29:00 +0000 http://anwblog.com/?p=1012#comment-1158 Matt, What an amazing feeling, I’m sure, to hit that buzzer. I like how you said that it wasn’t a speedy or easy journey to that destination. You know that’s what made it such a special moment. Thanks for sharing your journey and letting us celebrate with you.

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By: Chad Annablehttp://gdmig-anwblog.com/fifth-times-the-charm/#comment-1157 Wed, 16 Jul 2014 17:47:00 +0000 http://anwblog.com/?p=1012#comment-1157 Great, inspirational read. Thank you for sticking it out and proving that perseverance pays off!

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By: MattLaessighttp://gdmig-anwblog.com/fifth-times-the-charm/#comment-1156 Mon, 14 Jul 2014 20:56:00 +0000 http://anwblog.com/?p=1012#comment-1156 Good memory Leon! Yes, this journey has required several gut checks of commitment along the way. But it has given me a lot on return, and has been an amazing experience. Thanks for the encouragement!

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By: Leonhttp://gdmig-anwblog.com/fifth-times-the-charm/#comment-1155 Mon, 14 Jul 2014 13:58:00 +0000 http://anwblog.com/?p=1012#comment-1155 An amazing journey. I recall that you drove and waited for hours one year without an invite. That too is determination and delusion. Congrats, Matt!

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