This is a thought I had before entering the gym to train for the day. It is a practice I do each day before I train to be able to look back and see how my mentality morphs and changes through the monotony of never ending training…
“Get it done with then will ya. Don’t make it any longer than it has to be. Just get it done with. It only hurts worse, it only aches more, it only drains you faster. Accept what it is you have to do today. Then do it. Do not add judgement to it, it’s going to get done anyway so just get it done and don’t think about it. Judgement is what makes it worse than it is. Don’t think about it just do it. Think about why you do it and what it is doing for you, but don’t think about doing it.”
In the quiet moments before the daily grind of training begins, a simple yet profound mantra often echoes in my mind: “Get it done with then will ya. Don’t make it any longer than it has to be. Just get it done with.” This is not just about rushing through a task—it’s about efficiency, about stripping away the unnecessary layers of dread and hesitation that often accompany challenging tasks.
This approach is deeply pragmatic. “It only hurts worse, it only aches more, it only drains you faster.” The longer we dwell on the impending difficulty of our duties, the heavier the burden becomes. The mental energy expended in worrying about the task often exceeds the effort required to complete it. By deciding to just get on with it, I bypass this drain, conserving that energy for the task itself.
“Accept what it is you have to do today. Then do it. Do not add judgement to it, it’s going to get done anyway so just get it done and don’t think about it.” Acceptance is crucial here. It’s about recognizing that the task ahead is non-negotiable; it’s a part of the routine, a part of the growth process. Adding judgment or overthinking it only serves to magnify the discomfort, turning what could be a simple action into a source of significant stress.
“Judgement is what makes it worse than it is.” When we judge the tasks ahead of us—doubting our ability to perform them or questioning their necessity—we do ourselves a disservice. This judgment not only heightens anxiety but can also lead to procrastination, which in turn makes the task seem even more daunting.
“Don’t think about it just do it. Think about why you do it and what it is doing for you, but don’t think about doing it.” This statement is a call to action, urging us to focus on the purpose behind the task rather than the task itself. When I jump rope or push through another set of pull-ups, I’m not just moving my body. I’m building resilience, enhancing my health, and conditioning my mind to handle stress more effectively. The act itself becomes almost automatic, a physical expression of my commitment to my goals and to my well-being.
Each training session, then, becomes a microcosm of life’s larger challenges. The same principles apply: face what must be done with determination and without undue deliberation, focus on the benefits and the growth it brings, and let go of the mental baggage that makes the load heavier than it needs to be.
