“What if I continue to train harder.
Focusing each day on subtle improvements.
Jumping faster, breathing better, stretching better.
What if I compile all these emotions I feel into myself through training.
Will I grow with them,
or grow out of them?
Don’t even know which of the two I’d prefer.
To be honest it doesn’t matter, I just need to focus on Today.
Whatever Today is.
Your heart still beats?
Your legs still move?
If so then go on and get on with it. Finish what you said you would do.
Pour out more of yourself onto the world.
Soak in all this misery as fuel.
You’ll make it through it I know. See it through with your head up high.”
In the relentless pursuit of self-improvement, training becomes more than a physical regimen; it transforms into a profound psychological journey. “What if I continue to train harder. Focusing each day on subtle improvements.” This inquiry isn’t just about enhancing physical capabilities; it’s about cultivating a mindset of relentless progress, where every minor adjustment becomes a stepping stone towards a larger goal. This mindset applies universally, transcending the specifics of any single activity and becoming applicable to any endeavor one might undertake.
When we compile our emotions into our training, we’re not just pushing our bodies. We are embedding our experiences, our joys, our frustrations, and our deepest fears into each movement. “Will I grow with them, or grow out of them?” This question captures the essence of the psychological transformation that accompanies persistent effort. Growth isn’t merely about moving past our emotions or even harnessing them; it’s about evolving with them, allowing them to inform and guide our journey.
The focus on “Today” highlights a crucial mental strategy: the power of the present moment. “To be honest it doesn’t matter, I just need to focus on Today. Whatever Today is.” In the grand scheme of life’s challenges, the ability to anchor oneself in the immediacy of the present—to not get overwhelmed by the past or paralyzed by the future—is invaluable. It teaches resilience and instills a kind of mental fortitude that is indispensable in any area of life.
“Your heart still beats? Your legs still move? If so then go on and get on with it. Finish what you said you would do.” This call to action is about more than physical capability; it’s about the mental will to continue, to commit to completion, no matter the internal or external obstacles. It’s a testament to the power of commitment, a quality that transcends the physicality of training and touches the core of any purposeful endeavor.
“Pour out more of yourself onto the world. Soak in all this misery as fuel.” Here lies the transformative potential of hardship—using it as fuel, as raw material for personal growth. Each challenge, each setback is not just an obstacle but an opportunity to refine and redefine oneself. This perspective doesn’t diminish the pain or struggle but recasts it as essential to the process of becoming who we aim to be.
Ultimately, the journey through training, or through any form of self-improvement, is about more than the physical outcomes. It’s about sculpting the mind, fortifying the spirit, and cultivating an unshakeable resolve that can weather any storm. “You’ll make it through it I know. See it through with your head up high.” This encouragement is a reminder of the strength that comes from persistence, the dignity that accompanies endurance, and the profound sense of achievement that awaits those who dare to keep moving forward, head held high, driven by the boundless potential of the human spirit.
