Actor Morgan Freeman has summarized some incredible Olympic feats on Visa commercials over time. One that really stands out is the inspiring performance of British runner Derek Redmond in the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona.

This is truly an uplifting story of perseverance and determination. It is a demonstration that all of us can learn from when faced with adversity. It is often so easy to give up and use any excuse available to us to explain why we have withdrawn from the task at hand. The challenge is to forge ahead and reach the goal regardless of difficulty. That’s where the real reward of achievement lies, whether in business or life.