Value your Victories
Records aren’t meant to be constantly broken
I believe there is a misperception surrounding victories, successes and overall improvements. When they happen frequently, value is often diminished. At the same time, when failure occurs value is not absent. This thought, like many of my thoughts, arose while working out.
In CrossFit the opportunity to re-establish personal bests is available every day. But what if I am not constantly setting new records? Am I failing to improve?
Trusting the process
I have quickly learned that CrossFit makes me face reality daily and emphatically…
“Hey! It takes you forever to run far”
“Also, you aren’t as strong as you thought you were.”
“Your gymnastics could use a little … well … some serious work.”
“Oh and just a reminder, you still can’t do that many burpees in 7 minutes.”
It is easy to get frustrated, but a change in mentality can reveal some simple truths. The constant variation in training allows me to realize my many weaknesses and then work to improve them. Without these realizations I would remain ignorant of where I fall short. Working solely on my strengths only amplifies my weakness. Remaining comfortable can lead to a new lesson in failure.
Some of the most valuable days in life are filled with failure and struggle. These days grab attention, sharpen focus and increase drive — setting the stage for explosive improvement.
“In the midst of discomfort is an opportunity for growth.”
Getting demolished by a workout or stalling on a specific movement is part of the process. It may beat me this time, but next time I’ll be just a little bit better and the next time inch just a little closer— Until THE day, the day I experience true victory. That is what I want. Not to have daily breakthroughs but to work hard, sweat, suffer and pour into my craft daily in preparation for the moment when I overcome weakness and find new a strength.
Press on your weaknesses. Visit them daily in preparation for victory.
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