Feel like quitting? - Dig deep

So often, we take on really big goals and encounter tough challenges.

That point where we get punched in the face, beaten up, down, and almost giving up.

Then comes the inner “bitch” voice that tries to talk us out of pushing through.

Today, we’ll explore how to recognize this clever voice that justifies quitting when it gets fricking hard.

? My biggest failure in 2012

In 2012, I was on a journey from being extremely overweight to getting reasonably fit.

I started CrossFit, got into running with a running group, and completed my first marathon.

A trail marathon in a little town called Leadville, which introduced me to a very special community.

At the end of the trail marathon in June, they drew a raffle for places in the 100-mile race to take place two months later, and my number was drawn.

The ambitious part of me said “Fuck it. Let's give it a go.”

I began training.

I trained hard for two months and showed up on the start line of the 100-mile race.

And then, I failed.

I made it to mile 87 before missing the time cutoff.

Sounds noble, right?

And to make myself feel even better, heroic even, I could argue that I rolled my ankle at about mile 56 coming down the big climb.

Then I proceeded to run with a bummed ankle for another 30 miles.

So not a surprise you might argue that I justifiably missed the time cutoff at 87 miles.

But that’s not the true story...

This morning, another edition of my newsletter landed in subscribers' mailboxes - did you get it?

If not, you missed how learning to appreciate the pain instead of quitting will help:

1. Push through the temporary discomfort
2. Strengthen your determination
3. Achieve the desired success
4. Tackle the challenges

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