WEEK 173: PUSHING THROUGH PERCEIVED LIMITS

All difficult things have their origin in that which is easy, and great things in that which is small. Lao Tzu

REFLECTIONS (learnings and actions): Have you ever felt like quitting?

No serious, you wake up and ask what I am doing all this for? (Par the course if you are doing something worthwhile)

Well, today I am going to explain 3 insights which will help you push past your perceived limits while avoiding burnout. 

And burnout is no joke, as I have seen it take a lot of talented and driven people out of the game.

So what are the insights?

We will get into it, I promise.

But wanted to ask who in here likes to run?

I am going to tell you I do not love to run and neither enjoy 100% the time.

Serious, there are times when before I don't even want to do it even before I start. 

Yet, let me tell you 3 insights about running which will allow you to push past your perceived limits.

INISIGHT #1

The feeling of not wanting to do difficult things.

This is >>NORMAL<< as that amazing tool we call the brain likes to make big deal out of everything when it is pushed out of its comfort zone.

I have been running consistently for over a year or so now, but there are still times when I do not feel like running half the time before I even take my first step.

INSIGHT #2

Somewhere along the run I will feel my first shot of pain in my left knee.

Often times the first sign of pain is connected to the idea that you have reached your max, however...

Pain is just feedback you need to change something.

Usually not drastically, but a slight modification.

INSIGHT #3

Third, I get past the half way point and feel tired and a voice says you "done enough, or you have done more than others at this hour."

The first couple of times you hear this voice is just the "Governor" kicking in.

What is the "Governor?" Make sure to read David Goggin's book CAN'T HURT ME.

Essentially feeling those first initial moments where you think you have done enough represents you have reached 40% of your potential.

That means you have 60% still left in the tank.

So there you have it.

Three insights to help you push past your comfort zone and breakthrough your perceived limits.

I have said this many times before, but AWARENESS is key.

Without it you move blindly from one action to another and complete actions for actions sake.

It is like you are a hamster in a wheel. A lot fo action, no real progress.

This leads to you getting in the middle of the process and where you start to battle yourself.

And that never results in good things.

Awareness is half the battle.

Love all of you.

Delay No More,

-J