We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit - Aristotle
Don't ever compete with others, who you were a week back, yesterday, or maybe even a minute ago. Don't struggle with yourself in this moment. No, contend with your potential. Struggle with the ghost of the person you could become. Because if you enter into the arena looking to compete with that, you'll become far bigger than anything you may have ever dreamed of becoming.
Every single day, bring your capability to decide to the table. You may not wake up feeling great, you may be struck by trouble and land flat on your back, but take the decision to stand back up, wipe the dust out of your eyes and get back to playing with with the individual you know you might become.
Who is that potential person?
That's only an answer that you can actually give yourself. But what I can tell you is that your potential is simply a little bit better than you at everything in life. They run quicker than you, they work harder than you, they lift more, they talk to more guys or girls, they make a room burst with laugher and anything else you are able to imagine. The thing is you shouldn't be threatened by this. Sure, you may never actually reach those moments where you outshine your potential in competition. That's not the point. The point is seeing what you are truly capable of and then growing into that person.
If you can imagine and battle with your potential, it's possible to see the future of what's possible for yourself. That, more than anything, is worth its weight in all of the jewels worldwide.
So dream a little and see what you are capable of.
It might absolutely change your life.
Don't ever compete with others, who you were a week back, yesterday, or maybe even a minute ago. Don't struggle with yourself in this moment. No, contend with your potential. Struggle with the ghost of the person you could become. Because if you enter into the arena looking to compete with that, you'll become far bigger than anything you may have ever dreamed of becoming.
Every single day, bring your capability to decide to the table. You may not wake up feeling great, you may be struck by trouble and land flat on your back, but take the decision to stand back up, wipe the dust out of your eyes and get back to playing with with the individual you know you might become.
Who is that potential person?
That's only an answer that you can actually give yourself. But what I can tell you is that your potential is simply a little bit better than you at everything in life. They run quicker than you, they work harder than you, they lift more, they talk to more guys or girls, they make a room burst with laugher and anything else you are able to imagine. The thing is you shouldn't be threatened by this. Sure, you may never actually reach those moments where you outshine your potential in competition. That's not the point. The point is seeing what you are truly capable of and then growing into that person.
If you can imagine and battle with your potential, it's possible to see the future of what's possible for yourself. That, more than anything, is worth its weight in all of the jewels worldwide.
So dream a little and see what you are capable of.
It might absolutely change your life.
About the Author:
Evan Sanders is the author of The Words Of Encouragement, a website dedicated to bringing the best quotes, motivational content on the web, and blogs all to one place. Check out these quotes on friendship to spark your imagination a bit.
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