All things of value come with a cost. And this cost, it's essential because without it there is no triumph. There's no victory. It's what separates out those who really want something; the determined. Why do triathletes compete? Why do rowers, row? Runners, run? At a competitive level, it certainly isn't because it feels good physically you know now, it's quite the opposite.
They endure a lot of rough situations. A lot of painful training. Because of a tiny light at the end of the tunnel and that light is how you build upon your self-worth. It's how you define what you're capable of. And success cannot come to be without adversity. How you handle yourself in those adverse situations, that is what defines a person. That is how you build your legacy. There will come a time when it hurts, when you have to ask yourself if it's worth it. And consciously avoid quitting and turning to an easier approach. Remember, anyone can run downhill. Not many people can run up and the interesting thing is that, that trophy is usually at the top.
Be careful how you conceptualize the word hell, because hell implies that the suffering will never end. That it's the ultimate pain. 3 things; 1) You can always be worse off than you are. 2) Suffering is temporary and 3) When you wake up tomorrow, having giving up will be far more painful than anything else you could have done. Everything in life is temporary. There's a quote that got me through many tough times in my life and it's that pain is temporary but quitting is forever. Oh and how true that is I can still remember the times in my life where I know I had more to give. That stays with you but how bad your test hurt, how bad you wanted to sleep before a final exam. The pain in your body during the final stretch of a race, that all dissipates, that becomes pretty meaningless looking back. It's the results that matter, it's the results you remember. Because when the hurt is over, right the struggles gone; you either did something great or you didn't.
There are folks that study until 4 am or awaken. When it's dark outside to practice free throws regardless of the specific skill set could also be the pattern is usually an equivalent. They were willing to pay a price that the majority wouldn't, they wanted it just a touch bit more. So what could this possibly need to do with running within the rain? I t's everything to try with it. Why is it that once you run outside on a chilly, rainy day, no one's out there? It's not because you're doing anything that in itself is great or heroic. You're running alone because it sucks, it sucks to run within the rain right, to possess cold wind blowing in your face. That's not relaxing or enjoyable, it's uncomfortable. But you're out there when everyone else is warm inside and there '
Training yourself to follow through together with your ambitions. No matter hurdles, training yourself to follow through together with your ambitions. What are getting to do when things get bad? You lose a client at work, your girlfriend leaves you, you getting to stay in bed? Cause there'll always be a reason to attend for later, to hope for smoother waters ahead. The simplest though, they achieve in spite of undesirable conditions. Then suddenly, meeting your goals has become a habit, not something left up for chance. You don't 't even check out the weather right. The forecast becomes little or no significance to you. So it's cold, great, you'll wear two sweat shirts, but you'll find out the way to catch on done. And I'll tell you, once you take those shoes off and head to figure, or practice or wherever your day takes you, that mentality doesn't leave.
You check out things differently you recognize, you'll realize that 99% of the explanations we give for not doing things, they're excuses, they're meaningless. If you would like something, do it, and guys that's not a lecture, that's the key to success. Find how to urge it done and therefore the better part and therefore the world is outside able to run. You'll have lapped that place numerous times that you're not even on an equivalent level. You've got been to hell and back and your performance will make that apparent. That's how you become the simplest.
That's when things fall into place The hell you experienced was simply taking a vehicle to your destination. So being that you only live once, that you're fortunate enough to have an oppurtunity to do something significant. Why not make it hurt? Rise above what's uncomfortable and see the big picture. Ride it out! Because when all is said and done, the guy who gives more when it hurts, gets more when its over.
