Day in and
day out. That is what it takes to find success. There is no easy way to be
successful. Success is a decision, and when someone is truly dedicated to
something, they will have it on the forefront of their mind, EVERY DAY.
Two
categories I believe are very important for finding success in running that can
be applied to life are these:
Patience is extremely important in whatever you do. Changes
can’t happen overnight, which means a great deal of patience is needed to stick
with the skill or knowledge that is being developed. Perseverance is one of
those things that without it, there is no way anything can be accomplished.
This is all about the ability to withstand setbacks, hardships, and the times
the odds may seem to be against you, and to move forward. One thing that is
always important to remember is that attitude is a decision, not something that
is placed upon us. As runners, an injury could get in the way, and if we mope,
cry, and give up, then the result will be an unhappy injured ex-runner. Further,
making the choice every day to be great is part of the journey. If one day you
want to be the greatest, you can’t be engaging in any activities that get in
the way of that. Being proactive in
patience and perseverance will serve you well in pursuit of your success.
2. Heart
Heart is the reason why you do what you do. This is the
reason that you wake up in the morning, the reason you take the necessary steps
to get where you want to be, and the reason you would risk it for the big
time. This is the drive that tells you that, I’m here, I’m ready to work, and
I’ll do whatever it takes, and when the times get tough, I’ll continue to be
there. Heart is our motivation and drive that does not need any explaining; you
know it’s real.
A very applicable video on YouTube shows Will Smith giving
his words of wisdom about dedication and success, that I found very great to
hear.
In addition, there is also a very quick and meaningful Ted
Talk on the eight secrets of success by Richard St. John.
“Run Hard when its hard to run”
Pavvo
Until next time,
Michael Duncan
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