Persistence. It really does pay off, it’s not enough just to try something. There’ll be times where the new thing doesn’t feel good and is tough going. It’s about accepting the discomfort and focussing on the goal.
My recent example is swimming. I was in awe at the men and women who tackled ironman 70.3 last weekend. I’ve always said I’m not fit enough but I realise that’s not true, it’s an excuse for not trying and persisting. I can swim but I’ve never got the hang of breathing. Quite often I’d try a couple of times and give up. This week was different, I’ve accepted it’s going to be tough initially but in just a week I’ve had three swims and can already see a big improvement on my breathing.
It’s easy to do the things that take little or no effort, that’s really a comfort zone as in there is no discomfort. Persistence is the key in any change.
My Inner Self 