Would you look at that
Turns out he did have more in him.
What was all that about being tired?
You seem fine to me
Sure you’ll likely crash hard later
You’ll likely sleep like you never slept before
That’s because you would have earned it.
Though you haven’t earned it yet
You’re not done, you know there’s more
You’re close though, ohh so close.
I know what you feel, what you see
Your muscles twitch at the idea of rest
Your mind longs for the moment it can shut off.
So earn that feeling.
Make it worth your while.
So what if you’re never rewarded for this effort.
Do it for yourself and nothing more
Just be enough for yourself.
There’s a certain point in the grind where you start to question if you have anything left to give. Fatigue sets in, and your body starts sending signals that it’s time to stop. But then, somehow, you find that reserve of energy you didn’t know was there. It’s like digging deep and discovering a hidden well of strength. It’s a powerful reminder that you’re capable of more than you think.
Sure, the crash will come eventually. The exhaustion will hit, and you’ll sleep like you’ve never slept before. But that sleep will be the sweet reward of hard work, knowing that you pushed yourself beyond your limits. But here’s the thing—you haven’t earned that rest just yet. There’s still more to be done, and you know it. The finish line is close, but you can’t afford to let up now.
Your body is begging for a break, and your mind craves the quiet of rest. But don’t give in just yet. Push through the discomfort, the fatigue, the longing for rest. Make every effort count, and when you finally do stop, make sure it’s because you’ve truly given it your all. The satisfaction of knowing you left nothing on the table, that you pushed through when it would have been easier to stop, is the real reward.
In the end, whether anyone else recognizes your effort or not doesn’t matter. What matters is that you did it for yourself. That you proved to yourself that you are enough, that you have what it takes to keep going even when it’s tough. That’s where the real fulfillment lies—not in the applause of others, but in the quiet satisfaction of knowing you did your best. So keep going, and let that be enough for you.
