Show up, take the beating, don’t quit and get stronger

Show up, take the beating, don’t quit and get stronger

I’d like to think that this morning’s workout was a good metaphor for my life. I gasped for breath at times and felt like I was going to puke. I still feel like I’m going to puke.

Right now, my life’s like that, too.

But I tell you this. Looking back, the periods when I had the most growth were the periods when I was challenged the most. You either rise up or fall down when things get bad. Right now, I intend to rise up. Just like I did this morning.

When I got to my last station with Coach Clark, I hurt. I couldn’t breathe and the humidity made me light headed. But I pushed through it. I did the work. And I didn’t quit.

Surviving that gives me confidence I can handle anything life throws at me. I’m stronger for showing up and doing the work this morning. I’ve got the rest of the day under control.

I just hope hope I’m not going to puke.

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One Response to Show up, take the beating, don’t quit and get stronger

  1. Ronnie Moses says:

    Just a fan of yours.
    On equal housing, Obama should set an example.
    Draw picture of low income housing in the Rose Garden or White House lawn .

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