There's a story of a man who was frequently seen hobbling about gritting his teeth and seeming to be in great pain almost constantly.
Everyday from the moment he was seen leaving his house to do his daily business right up until he was seen going back home again.
One day, somebody took pity on the man and organised to help him with his household chores with the intention of lightening some of his burden.
When they finally entered his home, the man reached down and slipped off his shoes giving an immense sigh of relief. His expression lightened and was almost dancing around seemingly lighter than air. The person who had offered their help was really puzzled.
"Excuse me sir, but I couldn't help noticing how you seem constantly afflicted by pain. How has this changed."
"Aha," said the man "everyday before I leave for work I put on a pair of shoes which are one size too small for me! I end up walking around with my feet bunched up and in pain because of it."
"Why don't you just buy a pair of shoes which fit?" his new friend asked.
"Well, the immense pleasure I get from taking my shoes off. I would not be able to experience this if my shoes always fit!"
So, that was a pretty dumb way of experiencing pain for a little pleasure. There are many lessons and angles this story can be seen from.
I am just saying go through the pain and on the other side is pleasure. The pleasure of hitting your goals whatever they may be.
Lance Armstrong said it very well when he said "Pain is temporary defeat is forever." It was one of his mantras which kept him going, maybe you could try it too and BE A WINNER!
Keep training hard guys!
Everyday from the moment he was seen leaving his house to do his daily business right up until he was seen going back home again.
One day, somebody took pity on the man and organised to help him with his household chores with the intention of lightening some of his burden.
When they finally entered his home, the man reached down and slipped off his shoes giving an immense sigh of relief. His expression lightened and was almost dancing around seemingly lighter than air. The person who had offered their help was really puzzled.
"Excuse me sir, but I couldn't help noticing how you seem constantly afflicted by pain. How has this changed."
"Aha," said the man "everyday before I leave for work I put on a pair of shoes which are one size too small for me! I end up walking around with my feet bunched up and in pain because of it."
"Why don't you just buy a pair of shoes which fit?" his new friend asked.
"Well, the immense pleasure I get from taking my shoes off. I would not be able to experience this if my shoes always fit!"
So, that was a pretty dumb way of experiencing pain for a little pleasure. There are many lessons and angles this story can be seen from.
I am just saying go through the pain and on the other side is pleasure. The pleasure of hitting your goals whatever they may be.
Lance Armstrong said it very well when he said "Pain is temporary defeat is forever." It was one of his mantras which kept him going, maybe you could try it too and BE A WINNER!
Keep training hard guys!
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