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…
“You can help yourself. Fall down, you always have yourself to get you up. You have to first be selfish to be able to help others. Define who you are. You know now don’t you, I don’t hear the questions when you start anymore. The doubt of whether or not you can do those pull ups, do those push ups, keep the pace during jump rope. You just do it. You just expect yourself to do it. You accept nothing less than it. No matter what happens, you do it again and again. Over and over. Stitching it into your brain. Who you are.”
In the quiet moments before each training session, I find myself reflecting not just on the exercises ahead, but on the profound journey of self-discovery and empowerment that each session represents. “You can help yourself. Fall down, you always have yourself to get you up.” This mantra has become a cornerstone of my daily practice, a reminder that self-reliance is not just a trait, but a skill honed through relentless persistence.
The act of falling and rising is deeply symbolic. It represents life’s inevitable failures and the equally inevitable opportunities to overcome them. In the context of training—whether through pull-ups, push-ups, or maintaining the pace during jump rope—each fall is not a setback but a setup for a comeback. This cycle teaches us that our greatest ally in facing any challenge is ourselves.
“You have to first be selfish to be able to help others. Define who you are.” This statement echoes the philosophy that to extend strength to others, one must first cultivate it within. Training becomes a metaphorical mirror, reflecting not just physical form but mental fortitude. The more we engage in the struggle against our own limitations, the clearer our reflection becomes. We no longer question our capabilities; we come to know them intimately.
The doubts that once clouded the mind—questions of whether we can endure another set or keep the pace—fade into the background. They are replaced by a new narrative: “You just do it. You just expect yourself to do it. You accept nothing less than it.” This shift from questioning to expecting is transformative. It’s a testament to the power of habit and the mental stitching that occurs with each repetition. Over time, the physical actions we repeat become embedded in our psyche, crafting not just muscle but mindset.
“No matter what happens, you do it again and again. Over and over.” This relentless pursuit is not just about physical endurance but about etching a deeper understanding of who we are into our very being. It’s about building an identity rooted in resilience, fortified by every drop of sweat and every breathless moment.
As we stitch these experiences into our brain, we weave a narrative of self-efficacy and determination. This narrative becomes a part of us, a defining thread in the fabric of our identity. Each day, as we face the monotony of training, we aren’t just maintaining physical stamina; we are reinforcing the mental conviction of our own capability and strength.
