Sara Isaković—mother, elite athlete, Olympic medalist, and Master of Psychology, who is also a respected lecturer—addressed the students and teachers of the Diocesan Classical Gymnasium on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Drawing on her rich experience, she spoke primarily about where the key to success lies, what it means to harness mental strength, how to apply it in everyday life, and what prevents us from using it to its full potential. She also touched on the responsible use of mobile phones and the harmful effects of excessive use of social media.

She devoted the most attention to the exposure of our brains to constant stimulation, which can be detrimental on the path to achieving both mental excellence and physical readiness—especially when facing important challenges such as exams, competitions and final assessments that students have ahead of them. Success in these areas is a matter of individual choice. Even long after the inspiring lecture, some students remained for personal conversations with the speaker, who skillfully engaged and held the audience’s attention throughout. /Lily Schweiger Kotar/