How did you learn to grind through the suck and never give up? I want a Green Beret mentality.
Great question!
My personal path is founded on Gratitude, Grit, Persistence, and the willingness to Grind.
Gratitude - I take time to be grateful in times of good and when in the suck. It’s my choice to challenge myself in this life and that often includes grinding and pushing myself.
Grit & Persistence - I’ve never been a prodigy at anything, okay maybe napping. So, I need to do whatever I’m learning a lot to become average and a lot more to get where I want to be.
Grind - The grind/suck is a time of deep learning for me. What I'm made of and who I really am. Of course. I like to apply my MacGyver-ness along the way to see if I can improve the situation or at the very least, my perspective of the situation.
I seek to learn myself and new wisdom that I can integrate. To some I seem to have a Sun Tzu/Samurai outlook. To others a, “may the force be with you” goofiness, but I find my personal strength there.
I will never stop holding myself to a high standard. Not to be the very best at something but the best I can be. The only person I judge myself against is me from yesterday.
YOU CAN DO THE SAME.
YOU CAN ACCEPT THE GRIND/SUCK.
KNOW IT’S UP TO YOU TO SEE IT THROUGH.
AND ENJOY WHAT'S ON THE OTHER SIDE.
Develop grit, persistence, and a never give up attitude.
With these traits you will get farther than raw talent and can achieve anything you put your heart and mind to.
Be grateful for what you have. Be grateful for the choices you’ve been able to make, and the ones you’ll make to shape your future.
Where do you find your strength?